

However, a VN title can be acquired with little education and only a certificate.

These credentials (whether Licensed, Registered, or Certified ) must be renewed every two years with requirements varying from state-to-state. Graduates must pass the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) to become credentialed in their state. In America credentialed veterinary technicians must attend a Veterinary Technician program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), most of which are two year programs which confer an Associate of Science (or an Associate of Applied Science) Degree in Veterinary Technology.
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Most Canadian provinces have a formal registration process and, legally, veterinarians must hire registered veterinary technicians. Veterinary technicians hold a technician degree in Veterinary Technology. In North America, paraveterinary workers who have completed a course of study, passed an examination, and have a defined scope of practice are called veterinary technicians.
