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Can vet techs perform spaying or neutering surgeries without the supervision of a Veterinarian?
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∙ 14y ago
Veterinary technicians do not perform surgeries. That falls under "practicing veterinary medicine" and can only be done by a licensed veterinarian.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, you must be a veterinarian to spay or neuter animals because these are classified as surgeries. To perform surgery without the proper training and licensing is illegal.
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Can a vet tech perform surgeries?
No, performing surgery on an animal falls under the classification of "practicing veterinary medicine" and may only be performed by a licensed veterinarian.
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What are veterinary technician classes?
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Veterinarians typically perform soft tissue abdominal surgeries (such as spay, neuter, bladder stone removal, etc.), superficial "lump-ectomies" (removing various lumps and bumps from the skin) and some orthopedic surgery to repair broken bones and correct some malformations. However, more complicated surgeries such as thoracic cavity operations, working with the vital organs or correcting severe congenital defects are typically done by board certified veterinary surgeons who have much more extensive training in surgery.
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