You will have go through the process of education and training before you can become a Georgia vet tech. In order to work in this field you must graduate from a two year Associates program that is AVMA accredited. AMVA is the American Medical Veterinary Association and is a name you should know. Something you should be aware of is the difference between a technician and a technologist in Georgia. A technician has completed a two year program while a technologist has completed a four year program and has a Bachelors degree. Both technicians and technologists must pass state exams in order to be licensed.