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What is a Registered Veterinary
Technician?
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An individual who has graduated from an
AVMA accredited program in Veterinary
Technology AND…
has passed the state licensing exam given by
the Board of Examiners of Veterinary
Medicine
What does an RVT do?
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The RVT provides assistance to veterinarians
in primary animal care and also provides client
education on general pet care to the public
An RVT can do anything within the veterinary
setting that the veterinarian does except
prescribe medication, diagnose illness, and
perform surgery
For example…
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Surgical assisting
Anesthesia
X-rays
Laboratory work
Medical nursing
Dentistry
Physical therapy
Client education
And so on…
Surgical Nursing
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The students are
responsible for all the
pre- and postoperative care of the
animals seen in our
labs.
Anesthesiology
Radiology
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Taking and developing
diagnostic quality
radiographs are
essential skills the RVT
must possess.
Clinical Pathology
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Complete blood counts
are performed on all
surgical patients seen in
our lab.
Pre-operative and diagnostic blood
testing
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IDEXX blood chemistry
analyzer used to
determine the chemical
constituents of a
patient’s blood.
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Example: cholesterol
Endoscopy
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A technique that allows
the trained individual to
visualize a patient’s
internal structures
WITHOUT surgery.
What is the work environment like?
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Veterinary Hospitals
Research
Education
Industry
Military
Wildlife
How much does the career pay?
State and National Wages--2004
10%
25%
Median
75%
90%
United States
Yearly
$17,600 $20,700 $25,400 $31,100 $35,300
California
Yearly
$21,200 $25,200 $30,300
$35,400 $42,500
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey;
California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information
Do I really need that license???
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Four tasks are set aside
specifically for the
California RVT:
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Suturing of existing skin
incisions
Application of casts and
splints
Dental extractions
Anesthesia induction by
inhalation or IV injection
Job versus Career
“Job” versus “Career’”
Can I specialize?
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Yes! Two areas of specialty have been
recognized for the RVT and after obtaining the
veterinary technology license the individual
may then pursue specialized training by
contacting these two organizations. More
specialty areas are being developed.
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Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists.
Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Technicians.
What kind of preparation do I need?
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will need a high school diploma and an
enthusiasm for working with animals.
Complete
an AVMA approved veterinary
technician training program.
Pass
the state licensing exam.
Points
to ponder:
Can
Do
you handle math and science?
you like medicine?
OK, I’m sold…what do I do now?
Enroll at Yuba College
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The Yuba College
Veterinary Technology
Program is a two year
program that will teach
you the concepts and
skills needed to become
a registered veterinary
technician
Math and Science Division
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Building 800
We’re back by the
library, football field and
gym.
Yuba College Veterinary
Technology Program
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Classroom, room 810
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Office, room 817A
This is where all the really
cool stuff goes on such
as…
A surgery taking place in the
classroom surgical suite.
Our x-ray machine stands ready …
as does the state-of-the-art
processor.
This kennel area is for our larger
canine patients and…
“Bridgette” models the deluxe
accommodations available in our
small animal ward.
What about transferring to UC
Davis?
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completion of the two year
Veterinary Technology Program
you will graduate with an AS
degree and will be eligible to
transfer to a four year college.
2-3
more years of study there,
will qualify you for graduation
with a Bachelors Degree.
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application may be made to
veterinary school which is another
four years of coursework and
training.
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This is only if you want to continue your education. A registered
veterinary technician is employable after completion of the two
year, AS degree program and passing of the state licensing exam.
In summary…
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A DVM is an individual who
has completed 8-9 years of
specialty training and
education and has passed
the licensing exam for
veterinarians.
An RVT is an individual who
has completed 2 years of
specialty training and
education and has passed
the licensing exam for
veterinary technicians.
A DVM can perform
surgery, diagnose and
prescribe medications.
An RVT can do
everything else!