Veterinary Technicians
Credentialed
veterinary technicians, along with unregistered veterinary
assistants, play a vital role in the practice of veterinary
medicine. At the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching
Hospital (VTH), these individuals work in specific service areas
within the college providing instructional and technical
support. There are licensed veterinary technicians and
unregistered veterinary assistants working in the following
areas of the VTH: There are licensed veterinary technicians and
unregistered veterinary assistants working in the following
areas of the VTH:
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Agricultural
Animal Medicine
& Surgery (food
and fiber
animals)
Comparative
Anesthesia (all
species)
Cardiology
Clinical
Instructional
Services
(various
instructional
programs)
Community
Practice (small
animal, local
patients)
Comparative
Theriogenology
(reproduction)
Equine Medicine
& Surgery
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Exotics
and wildlife
Intensive Care
Neurology
Oncology
Physical
Rehabilitation
(physical
therapy)
Research
(various
projects)
Small Animal
Medicine &
Surgery
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Veterinary technicians, along with
veterinarians and other hospital staff
make up the veterinary health care team
providing patient care as well as
contributing to the education of
veterinary students and clients.
Every state is unique and maintains its
own regulations with respect to the
practice of veterinary medicine; in
Washington, veterinary technicians are
licensed and must practice within the
scope of the veterinary practice act.
For more information on how to become a
veterinary technician, licensure in the
State of Washington, or the state
regulations, please visit the Washington
State Department of Health’s website at:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Veterinarian.aspx
Or the National Association of
Veterinary Technicians in America
(NAVTA) at:
http://www.navta.net
Or the Washington State Association of
Veterinary Technicians at:
http://www.wsavt.org
Career Advancement
Experienced veterinary technicians may
obtain advanced credentials in a
specialty or practice area(s). NAVTA
grants Academy status to organizations
which have demonstrated a distinct level
of advanced knowledge and skill.
NAVTA Academies include:
University of Tennessee grants
credentials for Certified Canine
Rehabilitation Practitioners (CCRP):
http://www.utcaninerehab.com/index.asp
The International Veterinary Academy of
Pain Management grants credentials for
Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner
(CVPP):
http://www.ivapm.org/
