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Career Presentation. Kylie Cave. Veterinary Technician. Pre- Req’s. Associate degree Pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination. How long for post 2 nd school. About 2 years. Salary. $30,209 per year $14.56 per hour. Location. Anywhere

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  1. Career Presentation Kylie Cave

  2. Veterinary Technician

  3. Pre-Req’s • Associate degree • Pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination

  4. How long for post 2nd school • About 2 years

  5. Salary • $30,209 per year • $14.56 per hour

  6. Location • Anywhere • Opportunities more common in rural areas • Private clinics, animal hospitals, laboratories, kennels, animal shelters, and zoos

  7. Hazards • Bitten, scratched, or kicked by scared or aggressive animals when holding, cleaning, or restraining them for veterinarians to examine them • Lifting heavy animals • Assisting veterinarians with euthanizing severely ill or injured animals with a low chance of survival can be a stressful experience

  8. Job Description • Perform medical tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to help diagnose the illnesses and injuries of animals • Observe the behavior and condition of animals • Provide nursing care or emergency first aid to injured or recovering animals • Administer anesthesia to animals and moniter their responses • Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing • Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts • Take and develop x-rays • Prepare animals and instruments for surgery • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian • Collect and record patients’ case histories

  9. Hours • At least 40 hours a week • Two shifts a day at busier practices • May work 7 days a week • Overtime hours to take care of clinically ill or recovering surgical patients • Nights, weekends, and holidays to assist veterinarians at emergency vet hospitals

  10. Benefits • Healthcare • Discounted or free pet care

  11. Holidays • Paid vacation • Might work holidays

  12. Sources • http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm • http://work.chron.com/working-conditions-vet-tech-12995.html

  13. Biological Technician

  14. Pre-Req’s • Bachelor’s degree in biology • Courses in general biology, ecology, microbiology, and physiology as well as in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and computer science • Laboratory experience

  15. How long for post 2nd school • About 4 years

  16. Salary • $39,750 per year • $19.11 per hour

  17. Location • Laboratories, offices, colleges, universities, and professional schools

  18. Hazards • Toxic substances • Dangerous organisms

  19. Job Description • Help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments • Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, such as microscopes, scales, and test tubes • Gather and prepare biological samples, such as blood, food, or bacteria cultures, for laboratory analysis • Conduct biological tests and experiments • Document their work, including procedures, observations, and results • Analyze experimental data and interpret results • Write reports that summarize their findings

  20. Hours • Full time • Regular hours

  21. Benefits • Health insurance • Pension plans

  22. Holidays • Paid holidays and vacations

  23. Sources • http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biological-technicians.htm • http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/378/Biological-Technician.html

  24. Marine Biologist

  25. Pre-Req’s • Bachelor’s degree for entry-level jobs • Master’s degree for higher paying jobs • Ph.D. for most research jobs and for teaching at college-level

  26. How long for post 2nd school • 8-10+ years

  27. Salary • An average of $51,975 per year • Ranging from $29,658-$100,406 • Experience raises salary

  28. Location • Private research labs, aquariums, museums, and colleges/universities • Might work on boats, at sea, or in coastal areas

  29. Hazards • Animals, equipment, and the ocean itself when doing fieldwork

  30. Job Description • Research the sea and the life forms that live there. • Different types of work and specializations • Study animals and plants that live in the ocean as well as their habitat and how they are affected by certain things in that environment • Work in laboratories where they perform research and conduct experiments for different purposes • Work out in the field (the ocean) or in a specific location where they conduct experiments and make observations • May work on rescue missions to help endangered animals

  31. Hours • Regular office hours • Longer hours when doing fieldwork

  32. Benefits • Medical coverage • A 401k or similar retirement savings

  33. Holidays • Paid vacation and sick days

  34. Sources • http://education-portal.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Marine_Biologist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html • http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Marine_Biologist/Salary • https://swfsc.noaa.gov/textblock.aspx?id=54 • http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7811/Marine-Biologist.html • http://www.thecareersguide.com/viewpage.aspx?page=Marinebio • http://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs/science/marine-biologist/

  35. College Presentation Kylie Cave

  36. Columbus State

  37. Cost • Ohio Residents: $3,790 per year; $135.93 per credit hour ($122.43 instructional fee and $13.50 general fee) • Non-Ohio/US Residents: $15,946 per year; $301.03 per credit hour ($277.03 instructional fee and $24.00 general fee) • Room/Board: $0 (No dorms/housing on campus; living at home) • Apartment: About $6,396 per year • Books: About $1,364, as well as about $1,600-$3,600 for the Veterinary Technology Program • Fun: About $1,920 • Pets: About $200-$400 a year Scholarships: NAVTA Scholarship • For those entering the Veterinary Technology field • Need to submit copies of transcripts and completely fill out application form to be eligible • Reapply each year of school to continue to receive financial aid • An award of $1,000 • 25 individuals chosen yearly

  38. Population/Ratios • More than 26,000 students

  39. Distance from home • 10 miles • 18 minutes

  40. Pre-req’s Veterinary Technology Associate Degree • High school graduate (or GED equivalent) • ENGL 1100 or ENGL 0190 (with C or above) • MATH 1030 or MATH 1020 (with C or above) • BIO 0100/1100 or High School Biology with C or above • CHEM 0100 or High School Chemistry with C or above • Required Reading courses • GPA of at least 2.5

  41. credits Veterinary Technology Associate Degree • Total of 79 credit hours • First Semester-16 credit hours • Second Semester-16 credit hours • Summer Semester-17 credit hours • Third Semester-12 credit hours • Fourth Semester-12 credit hours • 3 credit hours for Art/Humanities • 3 credit hours for Social Behavioral Science

  42. programs Veterinary Technology Associate Degree • Career and Technical Degree and Certificate Programs-Associate degree and certificates, two years, prepares students to be able to get a job after they graduate Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree • Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Programs-First two years of Bachelor’s degree, then transfer to a four-year college to finish up

  43. Total $ • $11,550 per year

  44. Sources • http://www.collegecalc.org/colleges/ohio/columbus-state-community-college/ • http://www.cscc.edu/academics/tuition-fees/ • http://education.costhelper.com/veterinary-technician.html • http://www.cscc.edu/about/calculator.shtml • http://pets.costhelper.com/dog-food.html • http://www.collegesanddegrees.com/programs/veterinary-technician/scholarships • http://www.cscc.edu/admissions/ • http://www.cscc.edu/academics/programs/ • http://www.cscc.edu/academics/departments/vet-tech/admission.shtml • http://www.cscc.edu/academics/departments/vet-tech/pdf/Vet%20Tech%20Application%20Checklist.pdf • http://www.cscc.edu/academics/departments/vet-tech/plan14-15.shtml

  45. Kent State

  46. Cost • Ohio Resident: $10,012 • Non-Ohio Resident: $17,972 • Room/Board: $9,908 • Apartment: About $650 per month for two-bedroom rentals/apartments • Books: About $1,400 • Fun (Personal Expenses): About $2,430 • Pets: About $200-$400 a year Scholarships: Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program: Integrated Science Training for Northeast Ohio's Future Biomedical and Biotechnology Workforce • For students attending Kent State University to pursue degrees in biotechnology and the biomedical sciences • For Ohio residents only • Must be majoring in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Physics • At least 12 credit hours per semester on the Kent Campus • Freshman, transfer students, and returning Kent State students can apply • At least a 3.0 high school GPA (for freshman students) or a post-secondary GPA (for transfer or current students with at least 32 credit hours) • Recipients need to complete an online application, submit two letters of reference and their high school and/or post-secondary transcripts, and have a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for consideration • Renewable for up to 3 more years • Up to $2,350 per semester

  47. Population/Ratios • A total of 22,968 undergraduates

  48. Distance from Home • 131 miles • About 2 hours and 22 minutes

  49. Pre-Req’s Freshman Students (Core Curriculum) • 4 units of English • 4 units of Mathematics • 3 units of Science • 3 units of Social Studies • 2 units of foreign language • 1 unit of art (or another unit of foreign language) Transfer Students • 12 or more semester hours of college coursework • At least a 2.0 GPA

  50. Credits Core Coursework (36-37 credit hours) • Composition (6 credit hours) • Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (3 credit hours) • Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credit hours) • Social Sciences (6 credit hours) • Basic Sciences (6-7 credit hours) • Additional Courses (6 credit hours) Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree • Total of 120-129 credits • Destination Kent State: First Year Experience (1 credit) • Major Program Requirements (84-91 credits) • Additional Program Requirements (35-37 credits)

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