New York State Office of the Professions: Veterinary Medicine www.op.nysed.gov/prof/vetmed/
The State Education Department, under Regents direction, administers professional regulation through its Office of the Professions, assisted by the twenty-nine State Boards for the Professions.

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Veterinary Technologists & Technicians www.bls.gov/oco/ocos183.htm
Occupational Outlook: 2010-11

Programs accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited Vet Tech programs

AVMA Policy on Veterinary Technology www.avma.org/issues/policy/veterinary_technology.asp
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary technicians. The veterinary profession is enhanced through efficient utilization of each member of the veterinary health care team by appropriate delegation of tasks and responsibilities to support staff.

College Board: Veterinary Technology Major www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/51.0808.html
If you want to help veterinarians keep animals healthy and happy, this could be the major for you.

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America www.navta.net
Incorporated in 1981, NAVTA is the national organization devoted exclusively to developing and enhancing the profession of veterinary technology, through education, advocacy and promotion within the industry and to the general public.

Veterinary Technician on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinary_technician
General information on veterinary technicians