Become a Vet Tech in Nebraska

By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 25 2010

Veterinary Technician Nebraska

Nebraska, one our nations Midwest farm states, is well known for all types of agriculture. From crops to cattle, it is a wide-open farming state. The student entering into a Veterinary Technician program in Nebraska will be pleased with the number of opportunities awaiting them upon graduation. With its many farms and ranches, Nebraska is especially good for the large animal veterinary practice.

What to do to become a Veterinary Technician in Nebraska

Choosing a career in veterinary medicine affords the student with a relatively quick path to an excellent career.  Online and campus based Nebraska vet tech programs ultimately grant you an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science when completed. This degree will have at the heart of it, a focus in veterinary medicine.
Once your degree has been granted, you can then begin the next phase of your program. At this stage, you will seek to take the National exam that is required by the state of Nebraska. This exam is known as the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) you will apply for this exam directly on the testing website. http://www.aavsb.org/

http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/medical/vet/tech/vettech.htm
http://www.avma.org/

Licensing process for Vet Techs in Nebraska

The steps to obtain your license are straightforward. Following each step in the license process will ensure that you will be practicing as a Veterinary Technician soon after you are out of school.

1. Complete your application form with all proper information including a permanent home address.
2. Submit the current amount required to process your application.
3. Deliver an official sealed copy of your educational transcripts. Instruct the school you graduated from to send them to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (do not have the transcripts sent to you).
4. Supply the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services with the results of your Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
5. Furnish a copy of your driver’s license or birth certificate (for proof that you are over 18).

http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/medical/vet/tech/certverif.htm