The Veterinary Technician field is not for those people who wish to make lots of money in their lifetime. The career is for those with a censer passion for animals.

Stats:
Average pay: $29,000 per year (2003)
Average hourly pay: $13.90

Government and Laboratory positions: $42,000 per year (upper salary range)

These are the colleges and programs that have been accredited by the AVMA:

http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/allprograms.asp

Total Number of Programs: 160
Number of 4 yr Degree Program: 21
Number offering distance learning: 9

Quick Links

These are some quick links about veterinary technicians and veterinary technician specialist:

http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/careers/technology_brochure.asp

http://www.navta.net/

http://www.navta.net/index.php?pr=Specialties

WHY?

So if there is 2 years of college difference between a veterinary technician and veterinary technologist then why is there no real world distinction between the two positions?

Background Information:

Veterinary Technician
- According to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) a Veterinary Technician is an individual with at least a 2 year associate degree.

Veterinary Technologist
- A Veterinary Technologist is an individual that possesses a Bachelors of Science degree from a 4 year AVMA accredited program.