Why can I work and make all the money I want and still Draw social security and still tax my checks? Wendy: You can, after full retirement age... somewhere from 65-66 (depending on your birth year). Before that, nope... just not what the Social Security regulations allow. At that point, they will pay full SS payments and recalculate the benefit each year too!
That being said, while veterinary technicians often have to complete a college program that is accredited by the AVMA and get either an Associateâs Degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in the field, the assistants only need a high school diploma or a GED to get a job in the field.
As the first to greet patients, vet assistants are also frequently in contact with pet owners. They educate owners of diseases and health problems, and explain to them how they can better take care of their pets. Duties of veterinary assistants include, but are not limited to: 1  Feed, bathe, and exercise animals. standardized education in veterinary medicine provides students the basic knowledge they need. Those enrolled in a veterinary assistant school, such as a non-degree program, know how to perform their jobs in addition to why they do them.