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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.

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