Here in Indiana you still have to go to school to be a tech. There is only one college I know that practices veterinary medicine. Perdue University. I've worked as a veterinary assistant at two different vet clinics. I do the exact same thing as the techs do I just get paid less. I hope to go to school to become a vet tech someday. Right now I need to pay the bills. Good luck on becoming a tech! It's a great job!