The education I would require in order to become a veterinary technician would be six years in total‚ two years to get my associate’s degree and enroll in a four-year bachelor’s degree program for animal science or pre-veterinary studies. Practical experience in a vet hospital is often part of the curriculum in a associate’s degree program. An externship can also be finished while a student is on their last semester of an associate’s degree program or during the summer. Externs assist vets by taking
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From a very young age‚ I was absolutely fascinated with the idea of veterinary medicine. This interest came about due to my fascination with various animals I came into contact with as a child. Animals have always been a large part of my life and I am unable to remember a single moment where my family did not own several pets. Those pets have varied in number and species from the average cats and dogs to various types of fish‚ and even reptiles such as lizards‚ turtles‚ and snakes. These pets would
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1. Describe the range of services offered by the veterinary practice‚ service or hospital which was contacted in your set task. Grey stones Veterinary Hospital – I interviewed one of the veterinary nurses. The scope of services that they offer: Consultations where recommendations‚ counsel‚ suggestions‚ guidance‚ opinions‚ information‚ instructions and assistance by the vet surgeons. They also provide physical condition inspections for young and elderly animal patients. Inoculations and immunizations
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1‚ 2014 Career Research Investigation Veterinary technicians‚ commonly known as veterinary technicians‚ provide care and comfort to sick or injured animals. They work with veterinarians or scientists in a way that is similar to the help a nurse gives to a doctor. Many people become attracted to this occupation because of a love of animals‚ but there is a downside‚ both physically and emotionally. Animals may bite‚ scratch or otherwise injure veterinary technicians who are caring for them. There
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Veterinary Technician Formal Report‚ 2014 Prepared by Chasity Newmann Written Communications Student Report Distributed October 22‚ 2014 Prepared for C.L.F. Jonett‚ C.E.O. Leadership‚ Learning & Services Corporations Abstract This report examines the field of a veterinary technician and it identifies the specialization process in being a veterinary technician. The pages that follow outline the profession of a veterinary technician‚ including: the history of veterinary technicians‚
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Veterinary technician (Vet Tech) play a vital role in the veterinary clinic. They provide routine care like examinations‚ vaccinations‚ nutritional counseling‚ dental care‚ and exercise. They also assist the vet with common procedures like spaying and neutering. Just like the veterinarian‚ they are there in emergency situations like surgery‚ injures‚ and x-rays. Vet tech is one of the first people one will see upon entering a veterinary clinic. The vet tech will first take the animal’s general information
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My interest in the veterinary field began when I was six‚ when I arbitrarily announced I was going to be a veterinarian simply because of my love for animals. Being young and naïve‚ I believed that watching National Geographic and Animal Planet would qualify me to be a veterinarian upon graduation from high school. When I realized the educational requirements involved‚ I was undeterred. Instead‚ I was motivated to take challenging science and math classes in high school‚ and to gain valuable hands-on
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perfect world‚ enjoying your work at a practice would be as easy as having all the right qualifications. However‚ things doesn’t always work out that way due to external influences. One of the mistakes that many people who apply for positions at a veterinary practice make is to not ask the right kind of questions during the interview process. Even if the basic skill requirements are a perfect match‚ working at a practice can still turn out to be a nightmare if the office culture isn’t a match for what
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Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 lists the treatments and operations that may be carried out by people who are not veterinary surgeons. It was amended in 1991 to allow veterinary nurses to carry out medical treatment‚ including minor surgery that does not involve entering a body cavity‚ so long as the nurse is directed by a vet. It is left to the vet to decide what constitutes treatment or minor surgery and if the nurse is capable of performing the procedure. Common surgical procedures
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THE VETERINARY FIELD AND RECOGNIZE THEIR IMPORTANCE WITHIN THE PRACTICE In the veterinary field there are four main and important roles that work together to create a well-oiled team to ensure that their day-to-day jobs run smoothly. Firstly‚ the most important role is the Veterinary Surgeon. Veterinary Surgeons are responsible for the medical and surgical treatment for the animals. They also work to try to prevent disease in animals and the spread of disease. Secondly‚ you have Veterinary Nurses
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