INCLUDES
Pendant and necklace chain in a black velvet jewelry bag. You can also choose just the pendant alone, to use on your own cord or chain.

SIZE
The pendant measures approximately .819" tall x .413" across x .118" thick (20.8mm x 10.5mm x 3mm).
The necklace chain is offered in your choice of length from 16" to 36" (40cm to 91cm)

MATERIALS
The pendant is a zinc alloy casting.
The necklace chain is 304 Stainless steel.



ABOUT
The pendant contains the letters VT (for Vet Tech) with the Rod of Asclepius (Single Snake Caduceus).

A Vet Tech, Veterinary technician, or Paraveterinary workers are those people who assist a veterinary physician in the performance of their duties, or carry out animal health procedures autonomously as part of a veterinary care system. The job role varies throughout the world, and common titles include veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant and veterinary technologist, and variants with the prefix of 'animal health'.

The scope of practice varies between countries, with some countries allowing suitably qualified paraveterinary workers a scope of autonomous practice, including minor surgery, whilst others restrict their workers to simple assisting of the veterinarian.

In North America, paraveterinary workers who have completed a course of study, passed an examination, and have a defined scope of practice are called veterinary technicians or technologists. Veterinary Technologists hold a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology. Most Canadian provinces have a formal registration process and, legally, veterinarians must hire registered veterinary technicians/technologists. In America credentialed veterinary technicians must attend a Veterinary Technology program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), most of which are two year programs which confer an Associate of Science (or an Associate of Applied Science) Degree in Veterinary Technology. Graduates must pass the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) to become credentialed in their state. These credentials (whether Licensed [LVT], Registered [RVT], or Certified [CVT]) must be renewed every two years with requirements varying from state-to-state.