What is in the job description of a vet tech?

Answer 1

A veteriniary technician is a person who has graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology and has passed state and/or national boards. This person will usually have a title as Licensed, Registered or Certified. Veteerinary Technicians play a very important role in an animal hospital. They are the doctor's right hand man. On a typical day, the technician will draw blood, administer IV catheters, urinary catheters, run lab test including blood, fecal and urinary test, read cytologies, assistant in surgery including intubating and extubating pets, monitoring anesthesia, do dental cleanings, depending on experience: dental extractions and radiology. Technicians must know how to administer CPR and be able to explain to owners many things about the pet's health including the how's and why's to everything they do.

Answer 2

since my mom is a vet i have seen her work on animals often

it is mainly a checkup, protein problem, or a broken/sprain limb. depending where you live determines what kind and how often they get emergencies

Answer 3

Vet tech students at our school prepare to take on clinical and administrative tasks. They perform clinical and laboratory procedures, such as specimen collection, parasitological evaluations, urinalysis and dental examinations. They also take on office responsibilities, such as client education, inventory control and office management. In short, they are versatile assistants to veterinarians.

Answer 4

Job duties as a vet tech depend on what type of setting you're working in. Most vet techs do basic things like patient restrain, owner education, vaccinations, blood/urine/fecal sample analysis, and surgical assistance. Vet techs never diagnose anything or perform major invasive surgeries.

Answer 5

Administer injections, assist in surgeries, run in clinic lab test. Perform examinations.