401-886-6787
Rhode Island Veterinary Technician
Association
**Veterinary Technology Career Night**
Learn about the exciting career of veterinary nursing

Veterinary technicians primarily function as professional technical support to veterinarians,
biomedical researchers, and other scientists.

They are sometimes referred to as veterinary nurses

Today there are over 1
50 veterinary technology programs in the United States that educate
veterinary technicians. In order to maintain a standard of excellence these programs are
accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

The course of study in these programs, leads to an Associate of Science or equivalent degree with
four-year Bachelor of Science degrees available at some institutions.

The Rhode Island Veterinary Technician Association wants to teach you all about being a
veterinary technician.  Come to our career night and hear from actual practicing certified veterinary
technicians.

College veterinary technology programs from around New England will also be emphasized with
curriculum and specialization options.

Wednesday October 22, 2007

6:30-8:30pm

Warwick Public Library
600 Sandy Lane
Warwick, RI 02889

Refreshments will be provided