In the state of Indiana, “vet tech” stands for
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). To be an RVT,
one must graduate from an AVMA accredited veterinary
technology program and pass the Indiana State Board
As a part of the veterinary team, RVT’s perform a wide range of veterinary nursing,
client education, imaging, anesthesia, dental hygiene, and diagnostic laboratory
procedures in a practice setting. (click here for more)
Careers in the credentialed veterinary technician field require maintaining Continuing
Education according to State regulations. Continuing Education programs are available
to members in the “members only” pages of this website.
What is the difference between a veterinary technician and a veterinary assistant?
The term "technician" refers to an individual who graduated from a veterinary
technology school. The term “assistant” refers to an individual who has been educated on the job,
rather than at a school for veterinary technology.
According to Indiana State legislation:
"A
person who knowingly acts as a registered veterinary technician in this state
without being registered as a veterinary technician with the board or having a
special permit issued by the board; or supplies false information on an application
for registration as a veterinary technician; commits a Class B misdemeanor." IC 15-5-1.1-35
How does one become a vet tech?
There are several regulations for a person to become a
registered veterinary technician. The
following is taken directly from the Indiana Code CHAPTER 1.1.
INDIANA VETERINARY PRACTICE:
