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Brinley
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Is there any pre courses you have to take in high school to be a vet tech ?
I am in gr 9, my school has literally next to nothing a lot of high school classes are online. I currently have 3 jobs and I’m keeping two until I graduate, both of them are quite flexible (one of them is cat sitting!!!) but i want to plan ahead.
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Kay Luke
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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There are possibly some general education classes through a college your school might support. Otherwise, look into what college you'd like to apply to for your degree and try to base your high school classes off of those. If you can get a foot into any class similar to the college one might help in the future. Animal Biology, Advanced Math or calculators, and Medical technology are some that come to mind that your high school might have.
Thank you for the advice.
Brinley
Brooke Jones
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No, there aren’t any specific high school classes you’re required to take to become a vet tech. All the specialization's for being a vet tech programs start in college.
However, there are things you can do in high school to gain experience and prepare for a career working with animals:
Join organizations like FFA (Future Farmers of America) or 4-H: These clubs give you hands-on opportunities to work with animals, raise them, and even show them at events.
Volunteer at a zoo or animal shelter: Many zoos and shelters have programs for high school students where you can help care for animals and learn more about the field.
Look for vet clinics hiring high school students: Some clinics might let you start with tasks like cleaning kennels or assisting with minor duties, which is great for building experience.
If your school offers classes like agriculture, animal science, or aquatic science, consider taking those to learn more about animals. Standard biology classes are also helpful and will give you a strong foundation for college-level courses.
Good luck!
Research FFA or 4-H programs
Volunteer at zoo, animal clinics
However, there are things you can do in high school to gain experience and prepare for a career working with animals:
Join organizations like FFA (Future Farmers of America) or 4-H: These clubs give you hands-on opportunities to work with animals, raise them, and even show them at events.
Volunteer at a zoo or animal shelter: Many zoos and shelters have programs for high school students where you can help care for animals and learn more about the field.
Look for vet clinics hiring high school students: Some clinics might let you start with tasks like cleaning kennels or assisting with minor duties, which is great for building experience.
If your school offers classes like agriculture, animal science, or aquatic science, consider taking those to learn more about animals. Standard biology classes are also helpful and will give you a strong foundation for college-level courses.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the advice.
Brinley