So You Want to Be a Vet Tech? An Interview with Megan, Vet Tech in Training

If you’ve ever dreamed of working hands-on with animals every day, a career as a veterinary technician might be the perfect fit. Vet techs are the heart of any veterinary clinic—they perform blood draws, assist in surgeries, take x-rays, monitor anesthesia, educate pet parents, and offer compassionate care to pets in every stage of life.

To get an inside look at the journey, we sat down with Megan, one of our team members who’s currently working through the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program, an accredited online degree that allows her to study and gain clinical hours at the same time.