To become a credentialed veterinary technician, one must complete a two or three year degree at an AVMA-accredited school, most of which terminate in the awarding of an associate of applied science in veterinary technology.
An independent person, not an employee, who is sub-contracted by a pet services company to perform services for that company's clients.
The independent contractor, not the company, retains total and free control over the means or methods used in performing the service.