Looking For Advice

[Guest Anonymous]

Well, this post isn't really about dogs. Well sort of. Let me explain. This fall I'm going back to school to get my degree in veterinary technology. I'm very excited about it and looking forward to the new career that I'll have in a couple of years. I was wondering if anyone here is or knows a vet tech. that could give me some insight. I know what most of the duties entail and truly believe that this will be a rewarding career choice for me. If anyone has any advice or comments I would appreciate them. Thanks.

Brooke

[Rosebud]

:D

Good for you Bentley.

I'm not in that field but admire anybody that is. There are quite a few people here that can help you and will give you great advice.

:angel:

[Shannon_C]

Bentley'sMom What a good choice for a career :wink: I found a link for you.

http://vetgate.ac.uk/subject-listing/%2ASF756.3.html

Hope it helps :D

[Guest Anonymous]

Thanks a bunch Shannon_C. I'll have to look at that in depth. :D

[Shannon_C]

Bentley'sMom your WELCOME :D

[bk_blue]

There is a guest (I think?) here called VetRescuerandTechnician who is a vet tech and posts occasionally :)

[imported_Cassie]

I was not a vet Tech but I did work as a Receptionist at a Vet clinic. The Tech's in the clinic I worked at assisted with all surgeries, monitored sick patients (check the iv's etc) pre-ops, post op's and other blood work...they are basically the other eyes the Vet does not pocess :lol: ) they did Urinalysis, fecals, other lab work. The tech's would help set up patients on deitary menues - for diabetic animals, weight loss etc...they did pedicures, mainly did the x-rays and gave the results to the Vet to examine, get medical info ready to be sent to the main lab (things we were unable to do in house)
if a cat/dog was too hard to groom the tech's would groom them, shave them off (the Vet's have to sedate the cat /dog) and a whole lot more that I probably did'nt know about! :o
most times after surgery the tech's were responsible for making up the invoices for the client, and preparing all scripts & labesl (the receptionists also made up scripts for clients as well for appointments) the tech's would advise the owner of post surgery care if it was a elective surgery, any other surgeries the Vet would speak with the client them selves....