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Becoming a Veterinary Technician

You might be interested in becoming a veterinary technician, but want to know additional benefits of entering this career path? It’s possible that you love animals and have always dreamed of helping them, even as a child. Now that you are an adult, you can make your dream a reality and start making a difference.

Benefits of Becoming a Veterinary Technician

There are many jobs and career choices that involve helping animals, so you might be wondering why you should become a veterinary technician. Pursuing a career in this field can be beneficial for multiple reasons, we have highlighted a few opportunities below to help make your decision a little easier.

 

Veterinary Technician's holding white and brown short haired dog. Becoming a Veterinary Technician.

 

If you want to become a veterinary technician, consider the following reasons:

  • You are doing what you love. Following your passion is important when you are selecting a career for yourself. You know for certain you will have job satisfaction when you find a career centered around something you already love.
  • You can expect to complete the program in 1.5 years if you are pursuing the Veterinary Technician A.S.T program at the Institute of Medical and Business Careers. IMBC’s Vet Tech program’s initial accreditation is from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA).
  • By 2029, employment is expected to grow 16%, much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • You can assist in different surgical procedures. There will never be a dull moment in this career choice. Assisting in exciting and challenging procedures makes for a great learning atmosphere which, in turn, will help develop your career.
  • You will support veterinary doctors. Plus, you will also support the lab procedures.
  • You can also get a chance to work with pet owners or animal care providers. The veterinary doctor will provide the relevant instructions to you.
  • You will be playing an active role in providing a safe veterinary environment.
  • You can work in different settings. Animal shelters, wildlife facilities, veterinary offices and the zoo are all potential atmospheres in which you could work with a Veterinary Technician degree. With such a wide range of options, you will have the opportunity to pick which work environment you enjoy the most.

Get more information on IMBC’s Veterinary Technician Program by calling 855-773-0758. For more information on the program: https://imbc.edu/program/veterinary-technician/