What is it like to be a 68T or a 31K?

2014-12-08T01:11:04-05:00

can anyone give me insight on their experience working as a 68T or a 31K? I'm looking to reclass into one of the two and any feedback would be helpful.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2015 9:21 PM

2015-07-14T21:21:33-04:00

Being a 68T can be very rewarding but be prepared to work hard. The course is very fast paced so if you can prepare by learning some medical terms and anatomy you will be off to a good start. One of the most difficult parts of this MOS is performing euthanasia of the various animals we work with.

Good luck with your choice. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have .

Response by SPC Anna Larson made Jul 16 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-07-16T13:12:30-04:00

When I was still on Active Duty, it was 91-T (Veterinary Technician) I worked at Ft Huachuca and we took care of the B-Troop 4th Cav horses as well as the MWR riding stable horses on top of all the dogs and cats. It depends on your individual feelings on dealing with sick and injured animals. Also depending on your duty station if you will be working with large animals as well as small animals. And you will have to euthanize animals in training and in real life. If you can't handle watching a pet die, then it's probably not for you. Unless things have changed much since I was in, you'll have to be able to draw blood, test blood and feces, and many other tasks.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 9:09 PM

2015-08-28T21:09:55-04:00

68T I've worked in 2 of the 3 environments I've been part of a field unit which you sometimes don't always have the supplies needed so you have to improvise and find ways to get the job done. And there's the clinic side were you interact with clients and have a lot more on your plate. Both have been very rewarding and things are always changing which isn't necessarily a bad thing but just be prepared to work.

Response by SGT Sara Egan made Sep 9 at 2016 9:57 AM

2016-09-09T09:57:45-04:00

68t is a wonderful job. I did it for 5 years. You learn a lot and as long as you can handle massive amounts of euthanasias you'll be fine. It's an important job. I loved it.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2016 3:19 PM

2016-12-19T15:19:36-05:00

I am a 68T and I think it's the best job in the world.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2017 11:44 AM

2017-01-28T11:44:35-05:00

68T is going out because of the 31k mos but being a 31k is an amazing job and an incredible experience however getting it will probably be difficult if given the opportunity take it for sure it teaches you some amazing skills that are irreplaceable

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2021 3:00 PM

2021-04-05T15:00:45-04:00

I’m a 13B at the moment, reclassing to a 68T. How can I prepare for AIT? What should I study and expect?