Veterinarian Technician
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A veterinary technician works with supervision of a veterinarian to perform routine animal care, surgical preparation, laboratory analysis, and other animal-related activities. Often the technician’s duties include grooming and feeding animals, organizing surgical instruments, and assisting with scheduling appointments. Veterinarians may also request the technician to assist them in administering medication and conducting research. Animal technicians normally work for privately owned veterinary clinics, colleges, or universities.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Address
- 2920 N. Lincoln Blvd. Suite C Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Phone
- (405) 522-8838
- Agency website
- http://www.okvetboard.com/
- Licence page
- www.okvetboard.com
- Last updated
- May 3, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Veterinary Technician 29-2056.00
Source and verification
This record is Oklahoma's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners — see the issuing body section above.
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