Have you ever said to yourself “I want to be a vet tech”? Well if you have here are a few things to consider when looking at and considering Vet Tech schools. Hopefully these tips will help. There is more information and links on my blog. So in no particular order the tips are:
I want to be a Vet Tech consideration # 1:
You should research as many veterinary technician programs as you can. The best way to do this is to objectively compile a list of requirements for you. Cost, program offerings, geographic area, did I say COST! (it is a big one), etc. Once you have your personal requirements it is time to come up with schools to research. Go to Wikipedia and search vet tech, with a little browsing you will find a good list.
I want to be a Vet Tech consideration # 2:
You should try and find a few Vet Techs at your local veterinary hospital and see if you can ask them what it is like being a tech, and if they have any tips for you. Ask them to describe their typical day. Tell them why you want to get into the field and see what they say; they may have had similar reasons. Some of the activities they tell you about may not make any sense, ask questions and try to understand exactly what they mean. You may find this is not the profession for you. Never under estimate the power of first hand knowledge. Talk to them about their salary if you think they are comfortable, see if they are happy with the choices they made.
I want to be a Vet Tech consideration # 3:
Cost of the Veterinary Technician program must be evaluated. You can not jump into some expensive program because you think it is the best. The whole point of this endeavor is to better you life. Your life will not be better paying hundreds a month in student loan bills.