Why can I work and make all the money I want and still Draw social security and still tax my checks? Wendy: You can, after full retirement age... somewhere from 65-66 (depending on your birth year). Before that, nope... just not what the Social Security regulations allow. At that point, they will pay full SS payments and recalculate the benefit each year too!
That being said, while veterinary technicians often have to complete a college program that is accredited by the AVMA and get either an Associateâs Degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in the field, the assistants only need a high school diploma or a GED to get a job in the field.
There are two other advantages of the vet tech vs. the vet technology career paths: student loan debt for many vet tech programs is under $20,000, not a burdensome amount to pay back with your good salary; and there are several âdistance educationâ programs available to earn an Associateâs degree for vet techs.