Certification and Licensure Since many states in the USA require an Equine Dental Technician to be licensed, the aspiring candidates need to complete accredited veterinary technology training programs and pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

Qualifications and Salary There is a 3-year degree course available that covers the theory side of horse dentistry. Although there are apparently no legal qualifications required, at present, regular work with an experienced equine dentist is recommended in addition to the degree course.

The salaries of Equine Dentists in the US range from $53,210 to $158,260 , with a median salary of $88,490 . The middle 60% of Equine Dentists makes $88,490, with the top 80% making $158,260.

Equine dental technicians (also known colloquially as equine dentists, although this is not reflective of their official title) are veterinary paraprofessionals who specialize in routine dental work on horses, especially procedures such as rasping the sharp edges of teeth, also known as ‘floating’.

A horse, just like a human, needs to have his teeth checked by a professional, either a veterinarian or an equine dentist, once a year, even every 6 months when the horse is younger because it will be losing baby teeth. Cleaning horse teeth is something that can be done, but is not necessary.

The educational and practical requirements for an actual equine dental specialist takes about 11 years.

“Teeth floating” or “floating of teeth” by persons experienced in that practice and limited by this rule is deemed an act that may be delegated by a licensed veterinarian but must occur under direct supervision. Sedation must be provided by the licensed veterinarian as part of the procedure.

The average equine veterinarian can expect to make between $42,000 and $87,000 annually. The AVMA puts the median salary for equine veterinarians around $85,000 per year. Veterinarians who stick with equine work, however, reap benefits. Equine veterinarians aged 50 years and older often make $140,000 or more each year.

The specialties with the highest median incomes were ophthalmology ($199,000), lab animal medicine ($169,000), pathology ($157,000), surgery ($133,000), internal medicine ($127,000), radiology ($121,000), and theriogenology ($121,000).

Being an equine vet can be an emotionally satisfying job for many. The daily rewards in terms of support for your endeavors and the satisfaction of helping animals can be very powerful ongoing motivators.

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about $58,000 annually

Top 10 Veterinary Schools

• #1. University of California, Davis.
• #2. Cornell University.
• #3. Royal Veterinary College.
• #4. University of Cambridge.
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• #5. Utrecht University.
• #6. University of Pennsylvania.
• #7. University of Guelph.

Since most pre-veterinary students are interested in the biological sciences and/or in working with animals, they tend to major either in sciences applied to working with animals (e.g., animal sciences, wildlife biology) or in basic sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, zoology).

Most pre-vet students pursue a biology degree, but other degrees majors work, too. Most veterinary schools require a rounded undergraduate curriculum including classes in English, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, math, and humanities.

Starting salaries for newly-qualified vets are generally around £30,500 to £35,500. With further training and experience, your salary can rise to approximately £40,000 to £70,000. Vets working in large animal practices tend to earn more than those working with smaller animals.