Hawaii Vet Tech School

Educational Requirements for Veterinary Technicians in Hawaii

Veterinary Technicians in the state of Hawaii do not need to be certified or licensed to be eligible to practice. However, Certified Veterinary Technicians in the state make $31,000 annually, which amounts to about $3000 per year more than those who are not certified (they earn about $28,000 each year). Therefore, education in a quality, accredited program and passing the national certification exam is imperative to earn top dollar as a Veterinary Technician in Hawaii. In addition to working with domesticated animals, many Veterinary Technicians in Hawaii get the opportunity to work with some of the state's endangered species, such as the Hawaiian monk seal. This is highly rewarding work.

Hawaii does not require its Veterinary Technicians to be either certified or licensed. Education and certification will help Veterinary Technicians acquire better-paying positions. If you want to be a Veterinary Technician in the state of Hawaii, look for an AVMA-accredited educational program at a school/college/university. Since in Hawaii vet tech schools are virtually non-existent, distance learning provides the better option. Once you have completed this program, take the national certification exam (the VTNE). Employers in the state of Hawaii will look more favorably upon applicants who are educated and certified than upon those who are not, which translates into more money in your pocket. If you choose a distance learning program to receive your education and it does not require an internship, consider volunteering to assist a licensed veterinarian. Other volunteer opportunities exist within government organizations in Hawaii, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which works with fisheries and endangered species in the state.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Veterinary Techs in Honolulu, Kialua and Hilo, Hawaii can prepare themselves for careers at some of the best animal hospitals and facilities in the country.