Introduction to Veterinary Technology Week 1-
Questions and Answers Latest Version (2024/2025)
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What is a Veterinary Technician? - (ANSWER)A profession who provides support
services to veterinarians and support to other hospital personal.
What does the profession aims to accomplish? - (ANSWER)Protecting animal
health and welfare
Protecting public safety
Public education
Protecting the food supply
Conservation of wildlife and their enviroment
How many years is a Veterinary Technician/Technology program in Canada? -
(ANSWER)2-3 years
How many years is a Veterinary Technician/Technology college program in
Ontario? - (ANSWER)2 years
After you have graduated from a vet tech collage program are you considered a
RVT? - (ANSWER)No
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After you have graduated from a vet tech collage program are you considered a
VT? - (ANSWER)Yes
Some colleges are affiliated with universities that can end with what? -
(ANSWER)4 year Bachelor of Science degree.
What is the longest Veterinary Technician diploma program in Canada? -
(ANSWER)3 years
What must you do in order to to use the designation RVT? - (ANSWER)Pass the
national exam: VTNE
Who do you have to register with before you can write the VTNE? -
(ANSWER)OAVT
What does VTNE mean? - (ANSWER)Veterinary Technician National Exam
Whats an RVT - (ANSWER)Registered Veterinary Technician
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What is a VT? - (ANSWER)Veterinary Technician
Do all provinces have the designation RVT? - (ANSWER)No
In the USA, what do you get after a 2 year program in Veterinary Technology? -
(ANSWER)An Associates Degree
In the USA, what do you get after a 4 year program in Veterinary Technology? -
(ANSWER)Bachelor's of science
Who does the designation Veterinarian refer to? - (ANSWER)Someone who
completed 4 years of a undergraduate study at a Canada's Veterinary Medical
Association (CVMA) accredited school or a American Veterinarian Medical
Associations (AVMA) school.
What is a DVM? - (ANSWER)Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
What is a Veterinary Technologist? - (ANSWER)Generally used in the USA
Graduated from a 4 year program AVMA accredited program
Needs to pass exam before being considered licensed, registered, or certified