Alternatives to Becoming a Vet Tech
Alternatives to Becoming a Vet Tech
Become a Vet Professional in just 5 months with our accelerated program
Learn in a safe classroom environment then apply what you learned to the real world
Save money and start your career sooner by attending our Vet Assistant School
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How Long Does it Take to Become a Vet Tech?
In Missouri, it can take 2-4 years to attend a vet tech school. Graduates are eligible to sit for state boards that would provide them a license. What most people don't know is that vet assistants aren't that different. They can do nearly everything a licensed vet tech can but with less schooling and for a fraction of the cost of a vet tech school.
How Much Do Vet Assistants Make?
The average veterinary assistant salary in the US is $31,567 per year (glassdoor.com). On the high end of the spectrum, some vet assistants make as much as $42,000 per year. This average is only $1 per hour less than a licensed vet tech which requires a person to go to school for at least two years.
Veterinary Assisting Program
- Introduction to Veterinary Assisting
- Maintaining a Clean & Safe Environment
- Common Veterinary Medical Conditions
- Small Animal Identification & Communication
- Handling & Restraint of Canines & Felines
- Small Animal Husbandry and Nutrition
- Laboratory Procedures
- Pharmacology and Medical Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Surgical Assisting
- Exotics
- Large Animals
- Being a Valuable Team Member
- Career Preperation
- Pet CPR & First Aid
Learn More About our Veterinary Assisting School
The first step to learning about our vet assisting school is to schedule a school visit with our admissions team. School visits start with a tour of the facilities. You will visit each of the three programs of study to see what makes them unique. Afterwards, you will sit down with an admissions specialist and discuss program options and pricing.
To schedule your school visit, you can book an appointment online through the button below. If you aren't ready for a visit, you can fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get more information.