Texas doesn't currently require that you be credentialed to work as a veterinary technician, but doing allows your vet a bit more freedom to utilize you to the fullest in a practice setting and also allows for earning veterinary technician specialty credentials, so it is worthwhile.
Veterinary technicians in Texas are registered through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Requirements include a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program, a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a passing score on the state jurisprudence exam.
Texas Tech does not offer a veterinary degree.
NO unfortunetly
To be a lay tech, all you need is a high school degree or GED and hands-on experience and training in veterinary technician procedures. To be a registered veterinary technician you need to complete 2 to 4 years of vet tech college and get a state license by passing the state board exam.
a 2 year associates degree
Texas Tech
No, unfortunately, Tarleton does not offer a vet tech program. However, starting Fall of 2011 TSU will begin a Bachelors in Technology with a major in Vet Tech. In order to do this program though, you must already have an associates Vet Tech degree from another school. MCC in Waco offers the Vet Tech Associates degree.
It takes 6-8 years of college training
Texas @ Texas Tech Texas @ Texas Tech
Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School was created in 1958.
Vet tech institute is a for-profit private career school. It is not a state funded college.
Yes you can
Penn Foster College offers vet tech online schools that are accredited. You can get a list of them at www.veterinarytechnicianschools.com Online vet tech schools are rare. Many colleges offer accredited programs but few are available exclusively online. You will need to choose a school that is near your home to take the necessary in person components of the program.