Employment opportunities for veterinary technicians in Ohio are projected to grow 30 percent nationally from 2012 to 2022.
New jobs will also become available in small pet animal clinics in urban settings to large animal practices on ranches and farms and everything in between.
Communication skills – Veterinary technologists and technicians spend a significant quantity of their time interacting with supervisors, animal owners, and other staff. In addition, a growing variety of technicians counsel animal owners on animal habits and nutrition.
Empathy – Veterinary technologists and technicians must deal with animals with kindness and have to be sensitive when dealing with the owners of unwell pets.
Information oriented – Veterinary technologists and technicians should focus on information and be exact when recording information, performing diagnostic tests, and administering medication.
Manual dexterity – Veterinary technologists and technicians must deal with animals, medical instruments, and lab equipment with care. They likewise do detailed jobs, such as dental work, offering anesthesia, and taking x rays, which need a steady hand.
Analytical skills – Veterinary technologists and technicians need strong analytical abilities in order to identify injuries and ailments and provide the proper therapy.
There are thirteen accredited Veterinary Technician programs in Ohio. The coursework is centered on the fundamentals of handling animals for medical procedures, nursing and rehabilitation care. You will also be able to assist the Veterinarian with medical and surgical procedures, run labs, set up vaccines, perform imaging and x ray procedures in addition to many other tasks.
Students learn the proper procedures for working with animals in a laboratory environment. Diseases and healthcare issues related to animals commonly used in labs are covered.
This course covers the use of veterinary drugs in the treatment of animal diseases or conditions. Students also discover how animals' bodies respond to a drug internally.
Students learn about the behaviors and proper veterinary care of small animals. This is particularly focused on companion animals typically treated in a veterinary facility, including dogs and cats.
The coursework is focused on large animals' physiological processes and health management. Students learn about livestock animals in particular.
You must be a graduate from an approved, accredited school of animal technology to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Ohio.
You must submit all requirements with the exception of the background checks with your application.
You must attach a recent photograph to your application (print your name and DOB on back of photo).
You must be a graduate from an approved, accredited school of animal technology and the Ohio Board must receive an official copy of your transcript in a SEALED envelope with your application.
You must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and have your passing scores transferred to the Ohio Board. If you took the test in Ohio within the last 3 years the board will already have a copy of your score.
Submit the registration fee: odd numbered years = $35.00; in even numbered years = $25.00. You must include your full name on your check or money order to avoid having your application returned to you. Do NOT send cash or credit card information. Please keep a record of this payment the Ohio Board does NOT provide a receipt of payment.
You must complete both an Ohio criminal background check and an FBI criminal background check, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The results must be forwarded to the Ohio Board directly from BCI.
In order to renew your license to as a registered Veterinary Technician in Ohio you must complete ten hours of board approved continuing education. Six hours must be scientific and directly related to the practice of veterinary medicine. No more than four hours may be in related areas such as practice management.
Continuing education hours in Ohio may also include alternative therapies, practice management, public relations and personal growth.