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Alabama Vet Tech School
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 5th, 2010
Veterinary Technician Education in Alabama
The demand for qualified Veterinary Technicians is growing, and in Alabama, you’ll certainly be able to set yourself up for success. The yearly salary in the state is estimated at $3000 higher than the national salary, which adds up over the many years you may be working in Alabama. Indeed.com reports a $39,000 annual salary for vet techs in Alabama. Auburn and Tuscaloosa seem to be the more common areas to find Vet Tech jobs, and Auburn tends to have the highest salary jobs in the state, according to citytowninfo.com.
Alabama offers a variety of education opportunities for an aspiring Veterinary Technician. You can attend a four-year university or community college to get either your associate’s or bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine or technology. In Alabama, vet tech schools online provide the best option for career training. You’ll take science and clinical courses to earn your degree, and some institutions may require you to complete a certain number of training hours under a certified veterinarian.
Continuing Education and Vet Tech License renewal in Alabama
You’ll need to renew your license each year. Alabama has a strict set of dates in regards to their renewal process at the end of each calendar year. On October 1, you’ll receive a renewal packet that will give you the step-by-step process and answer any questions you may have regarding your license renewal. December 1, you will receive a reminder. During the first week of January, your license will have expired and you’ll be sent a expiration notice. In February, you’ll be charged late fees for renewal applications. All license renewals are due on December 31 of each year. To be eligible for license renewal, you’ll need to complete 20 hours of continuing education within the last twelve months.
Fees will be assessed starting January 1 and will continue to increase the longer you wait to have your license renewed. You also may have to appear in person before the board if you have not submitted your request before the last day of the calendar year.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Veterinary Techs in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Huntsville, Alabama can prepare themselves for careers at some of the best animal hospitals and facilities in the country.