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by deutscher49 on 22 May 2013 - 19:05
will vet tech career help me fund my dream of being a breeder
by gagsd4 on 22 May 2013 - 20:05
Depends on where you are and the cost of living. Some pay as little as $8/hr with no benefits. Some much, much more with benefits for yourself and your dogs.
Also of course your skills, temperament, professionalism and experience.
--Mary
Also of course your skills, temperament, professionalism and experience.
--Mary
by Blitzen on 22 May 2013 - 20:05
It never did much for mine. In the US, vets are generally not the most generous employers. It did help me with a lot of other things, but not with funding the habit.
by deutscher49 on 22 May 2013 - 20:05
what do you guys think i should do
by Dobermannman on 22 May 2013 - 20:05
NO
If you do decide to pursue a Vet Tech career make sure the school you attend has a proven track record of placing it's graduates.
I had a friend who got a Vet Tech degree only to find out no one hires the graduates for the school she attended :-(
Thomas
If you do decide to pursue a Vet Tech career make sure the school you attend has a proven track record of placing it's graduates.
I had a friend who got a Vet Tech degree only to find out no one hires the graduates for the school she attended :-(
Thomas
by hexe on 22 May 2013 - 21:05
deutscher49, are you already out of school, and if so, to what level? There's a significant difference in how much a veterinary technician degree will benefit someone just starting out their life as an 18 year old, and someone looking for a career-change in their 30's and up...
by deutscher49 on 22 May 2013 - 22:05
haxe i'm 19 and applying to comunty college in the fallbut first i have to take the clases that are needed to apply for vet tech
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by hexe on 22 May 2013 - 22:05
OK, that makes a difference. As Dobermannman cautioned, make SURE the school from which you will receive your degree in veterinary technology is FULLY ACCREDITED by the American Veterinary Medical Association--while not all states require vet techs to be licensed/registered/certified [the terminology varies from state to state], the ones that DO require it will not recognize a degree in the field from anything less than a fully accredited program. Here's a link to the National Association of Veterinary Technician in America, which will also be helpful in determining if this is the right career for you.
It is NOT a career you enter because you want to make a handsome salary. That's not to say that you can't support yourself on a tech's salary, if you get sufficient training and continuing education, and are good at the job--it's simply that the compensation is far more personal satisfaction in the work than financial reward, and if the latter is more important to an individual than the former, it's not the right choice for them. The only thing worse than a tech, nurse or teaching assistant who is only there for the paycheck is a VET, PHYSICIAN or TEACHER who's only there for the check.
When you ask if the career will permit you to live out your dreams of becoming a breeder, that's a tough question to answer, because there are so many variables involved. If you live in an area such as I presently do, which is quite rural and is lacking in employment opportunities, and thus lacking in people with a lot of discretional income to lay out on medical care for their pets, then it's going to be pretty difficult to earn a salary as a tech that is going to cover your living expenses AND the costs of buying imported, titled breeding stock, training and trialing in SchH, showing in the SV-style conformation events, and all the other associated financial outlay required to pursue that dream. OTOH, if you're located near a large metropolitan or suburban area with a fairly healthy [relatively speaking] economy, where there are multiple vet practices, lots of specialists within a drive of an hour or less, and the practices are always busy and always using the latest technology, equipment and treatment protocols, then as a credentialed vet tech you very likely can pull a salary that will easily support you and your dog addiction activities.
It is NOT a career you enter because you want to make a handsome salary. That's not to say that you can't support yourself on a tech's salary, if you get sufficient training and continuing education, and are good at the job--it's simply that the compensation is far more personal satisfaction in the work than financial reward, and if the latter is more important to an individual than the former, it's not the right choice for them. The only thing worse than a tech, nurse or teaching assistant who is only there for the paycheck is a VET, PHYSICIAN or TEACHER who's only there for the check.
When you ask if the career will permit you to live out your dreams of becoming a breeder, that's a tough question to answer, because there are so many variables involved. If you live in an area such as I presently do, which is quite rural and is lacking in employment opportunities, and thus lacking in people with a lot of discretional income to lay out on medical care for their pets, then it's going to be pretty difficult to earn a salary as a tech that is going to cover your living expenses AND the costs of buying imported, titled breeding stock, training and trialing in SchH, showing in the SV-style conformation events, and all the other associated financial outlay required to pursue that dream. OTOH, if you're located near a large metropolitan or suburban area with a fairly healthy [relatively speaking] economy, where there are multiple vet practices, lots of specialists within a drive of an hour or less, and the practices are always busy and always using the latest technology, equipment and treatment protocols, then as a credentialed vet tech you very likely can pull a salary that will easily support you and your dog addiction activities.
by SitasMom on 23 May 2013 - 03:05
before deciding which degree you want, you should know what each pays. incurring debt for a degree in which the pay is low is not logical. you will be a slave to your debt for so many years and you will not be able to do the things you want.
best jobs without a degree
http://www.myplan.com/careers/top-ten/highest-paying-without-college.php
with a 2 year degree
http://madamenoire.com/110837/the-top-10-highest-paying-jobs-requiring-a-two-year-degree/
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-3269-Salaries-Promotions-The-best-paying-jobs-for-2-and-4-year-degrees/
best jobs without a degree
http://www.myplan.com/careers/top-ten/highest-paying-without-college.php
with a 2 year degree
http://madamenoire.com/110837/the-top-10-highest-paying-jobs-requiring-a-two-year-degree/
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-3269-Salaries-Promotions-The-best-paying-jobs-for-2-and-4-year-degrees/
by deutscher49 on 23 May 2013 - 04:05
what is the difference between certificate and degree
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