How old does one have to be to be a vet tech?

Answer 1

There is no age requirement. However, you must finish high school, and complete the pre-vet requirements and then complete vet school. The majority of students finish their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at around 25-27.

Answer 2

In the United States there is no specific age requirement. However, the practical limit is 20 at enrollment because the youngest most people can graduate from high school at is 17 and you have to complete three years' worth of undergraduate classes before vet school.

Answer 3

To be a paid assistant 18, but often vets allow high school students to come in and work afternoons/or shadow assistants to learn about the job. Call your local vet and ask if you can do this. Often high schools have a class or two in it as well. Check that out. The SPCA always is looking for help too.

Answer 4

if you want to be a vet you have to finish your VCE so your age will proberly be about 23.

Answer 5

In the United States, it will take a minimum of seven years to get your DVM or VMD degree; most students take 8-10.

Answer 6

In the United States, the minimum would be 24. This is based upon graduating high school at 17, three years of undergraduate classes and four years of vet school.

Answer 7

Most vet techs are at least 18 years of age. Some are much older though!

Answer 8

12 It really depends. so 12 or13