What is a Licensed Veterinary Technician ?

Licensed Veterinary Technicians are

educated professionals

Veterinary Technicians provide the veterinarian with technical support for all aspects of animal care.  Licensed veterinary technicians must complete intensive study in the fields of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology, and clinical pathology training.

 

Each veterinary technician must maintain licensure

through national and/or state examinations.

 

The veterinary technician's primary responsibilities in a veterinary practice involve animal nursing, administering medications, assisting in surgery, taking radiographs, induction and monitoring of anesthesia, extensive laboratory duties, and client education.

 

A VETERINARY TECHNICIANS MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Animal Nursing Care
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Bandage/dressing application

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Catheter placement

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Injections

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IV administration & monitoring

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Animal comfort and cleanliness

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Laboratory Specimen Analysis
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Specimen collection

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Hematology procedures

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Microbiology techniques

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Parasite evaluations

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Chemistry analysis

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Cytology examinations

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Urinalysis

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Surgical Assistance
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Pre-medication of patient

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Instrument/equipment sterilization

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Shave and scrub surgical site

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Assisting during surgical procedures

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Monitor recovery

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Wound management

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Anesthesia
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Pre-anesthetic evaluation

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Administration of local, regional, or general anesthetic agents

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Monitoring

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Recovery

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Radiology
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Patient preparation and positioning

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Radiation calculations and exposure

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Radiation safety

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Radiographic film developing and storage

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Nutritional Management
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Nutritional counseling

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Weight Management

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Client Education
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Behavior counseling

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Advise on pet's home care

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Dental Prophylaxis
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Examination of oral cavity

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Ultrasonic scaling

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Polishing

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Physical Therapy

 

Additional information regarding the veterinary technician profession

may be found at:  www.navta.net

 

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