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Question by Kara: What kind of associates degree would help me to become a vet tech or a veterinarian?
I’m currently living overseas and their are no veterinarians here. I’d like to start my degree to become a vet tech (or maybe even a veterinarian) right now, but with no veterinarians here, I don’t think any school will give the degree without working under a veterinarian. I don’t want to waste a year not going to school. What kind of associates degree or even certificates would help me get a jump start?

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Answer by CindyRVT
You are correct that most schools are not going to allow you to earn a degree in veterinary technology without working under a licensed veterinarian. If you are looking at schools based in America, the ones that are worth earning a degree through are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and require that you have so many hours of hands on work in a veterinary facility and learn to perform a list of required skills under the training of a licensed DVM or credentialed technician.

What you can do is start earning your basic course credits such as english, math and social sciences so that you have the pre-requisites for whatever degree program you decide to attend at a later date.

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