Introduction to Veterinary Technology Directions:?Be sure to make an electronic copy of?your answer before submittingit to A

VT101Introduction to Veterinary Technology

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submittingit to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer incomplete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling andgrammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response shouldbe two (2) pages in length; refer to the “AssignmentFormat” page for specific format requirements.

Compare the credentialing and regulation of veterinarytechnicians in the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act with the credentialingand regulation of veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Practice Act andAdministrative Regulations in the state where you live. Ensure you include somegeneral information about each of the acts, highlighting the similarities anddifferences between the model practice act and the practice act in yourstate.  Information about what it meansto become a credentialed vet tech and the process to become credentialed inyour state should be included.

Your essay should be at least 2 pages in length, double spaced.A list of references in APA format at the end of your paper is also required.

The AVMA model practice act is available at .

Links to the statutes and regulations for the states andprovinces can be found at in the Board and Agency Directory section.

Performing your own research and usingadditional sources is always an option.