Becoming A Veterinarian Technician Essay

Over the years animals have become more important to humans. They have quickly become a part of the family, and are just as important as any other member. My entire life I've had a passion for caring for animals and that is why i'm determined to pursue a career as a veterinarian technician. Just like humans, animals can become ill or injured ,and they must see a Veterinarian to help them heal and get well. A vet tech’s job is to assist a vet in caring for sick and injured animals. I have decided to go to Alabama A & M University to obtain a degree and continue my dream of becoming a vet tech.

To begin I must attend college and earn the class credits necessary to obtain the degree I desire. The college I will be attending is Alabama A & M University in Huntsville, Alabama. In order to be accepted a student must have a 2.0 GPA, and a composite predictive index score of 18. Three important classes required for a vet tech are College Chemistry I, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and Organic Chemistry. College Chemistry is a mix between general, organic and biochemistry. Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the human body and how it functions. Organic Chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds. A student must first take all the English,

art, language, science, math, and history prerequisites. Before graduating the University, all the academic requirements must be fulfilled, financial obligations must be paid, and I must complete exit counseling.

Next I would like to talk about the professional considerations involved in obtaining this degree.

There are many requirements that have to be met on the journey to becoming a vet tech. I will have to begin by taking a crediting exam followed by a veterinarian technician national exam. Once the required exams are passed, I will have to become licensed, certified, and registered. On average a certified vet tech makes approximately $30,000 a year. There isn't really a way to advance as a vet tech unless I wanted to go back to college and get my veterinarian degree. Although I will have to work hard and overcome many obstacles when I reach my goal of being able to help animals every day, it will all be worth

it.

To continue I want to discuss the personal considerations that should be taken into account when pursuing this career. A difficult part of being a vet tech is the endless hours. Vet techs usually work around 40 hours a week on a normal 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but they have to be prepared to work on call at all times. They have to be prepared to be called upon at anytime in the case of an emergency. Another important part of becoming a vet tech is choosing where I want to work. I would prefer to work close to Foley, Alabama. There are many vet clinics and a large need for vet techs. Many vets in this location are well known and could teach me to become an outstanding vet tech.

I am determined to pursue a career as a vet tech due to my passion for animals. There will be numerous hurdles to overcome in obtaining this degree. First, one must posses all the requirements to attend, all classes must be completed, and the most important prerequisite is the will to perform one’s duty. As excited as I am to attend Alabama A & M, I know that being away from home, and the compelling hours will be stressful.