What does AHT mean in ANIMALS

To become an AHT, you must have completed a two-year associate's degree in veterinary technology or a certificate program from an accredited college or university. You may also need to have completed additional coursework in laboratory techniques and pharmacology. Additionally, you will need to pass a licensing exam administered by the state before you can practice as an AHT.

An AHT performs many duties related to caring for animals in a medical setting. These duties include performing physical examinations, administering vaccinations, taking blood samples, running laboratory tests, providing medication therapies when necessary, interpreting X-ray images and ultrasounds, recognizing clinical signs of disease or distress in animals and responding accordingly, performing emergency treatments when required, documenting patient histories and responses to treatments accurately and following safety protocols at all times.

Most states require that aspiring Animal Health Technicians obtain either a two-year associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or complete a certificate program from an accredited college or university prior to becoming certified as an Animal Health Technician. Additionally some states may require continuing education credits each year in order to maintain certification status.

While both Veterinarians and Animal Health Technicians work together within the veterinary team providing medical care for animals; there are distinct differences between the two professions. Veterinarians diagnose illnesses while Animal Health Technicians assist them with carrying out treatment plans prescribed by the veterinarian including examination procedures such as collecting data during physical exams and administering medications when required; they also set up diagnostic tests such as x-rays or ultrasounds if needed or take blood samples for testing purposes under the supervision of a veterinarian. Additionally Animal Health Technicians provide daily care for their patients such as monitoring diet changes or exercising routine activities suitable for each species.