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So if you become a vet tech, what will you do? That answer depends on the type of environment you're working in. However, there are a lot of basic duties you can expect to be responsible for: things like analyzing lab tests, patient restrain, vaccinations, and surgical assistance are some of the most common. As your career develops you may have bigger and more varied responsibilities.

Most people who want to become techs wonder how much money they can expect to make. The bottom line is that if you're looking to get rich, you should not become a tech! The median salary for techs in 2008 was under $30,000, and most techs find there is not much room for advancement, even with experience. This is one of the biggest obstacles that steer people away from this career choice. Of course, there are ways to make more money as a tech, such as specializing in a certain discipline, moving to a larger city, gaining experience, or working in higher-paying settings like research laboratories.

So how exactly does one become a vet tech? Most techs are board-certified and have obtained a 2-year (or sometimes 4 year) Associate's degree. This career is also one of the few that you can earn your degree online for. Keep in mind that most online degree programs require a lot of clinical practice, and therefore you will need a vet who is willing to let you work hands on at their practice in order to complete portions of your coursework.

 

Georgia Tech football fans will soon see their favorite team back on the field for the 2012 season. The Yellow Jackets have finished their August training camp and look to be in good shape to start the season. Several players have missed practices due to injuries, but none are serious enough to miss the season opener. T




On October 6 the Ramblin Wreck will travel to South Carolina to play the ACC rival Clemson Tigers. Georgia Tech will have October 13 off. Tech will host Boston College at home on October 20. The 2012 Homecoming game is scheduled for October 27 against Brigham Young University.




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