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.
Most palces are usually willing to teach you the things you need to know, especially if they know you are interested in becoming a veterinarian. You do not go to school to become a vet assistant. You can however, go to school to become a veterinary technician, it is two years of college after high school. vet takes 7 or so years of schooling and its tough. The tech helps the vet and takes x-rays, dental work and helps the vet in surgery. The Assistant helps hold the animal, give out medication, and feeds and waters the animals. For my school Vet Tech is 2 years and Vet Assistant is 1 year diplomia.