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What Does a Vet Tech Do?
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial review of pet patient and talk with the owner
- Take initial readings, such as weight and vital signs
- Handle all patient imaging processes, including X-rays, CT scans and MRIs
- Provide emergency triage to critical patients and stabilize
- Take blood for lab analysis
- Administer medication and treatments
- Monitor patient's vital signs under anesthesia (blood pressure, respiration, heart rate and oxygen levels)
- Perform routine dental cleanings
- Collect and record animals’ case histories
- Conduct administrative duties (scheduling, billing and coding)
- Bathe, clip nails/claws (depending on size of clinic)
How To Become a Vet Tech: FAQs
The bottom line:
For some people, the sheer variety in day-to-day tasks is a big part of the appeal of being a veterinary technician.
This career can be incredibly rewarding. An ability to handle sensitive moments is key, like informing someone their beloved pet may have a serious condition or illness. You’ll be the first person a pet owner talks to in these difficult moments.
Being able to offer information with compassion will help you to manage complex situations. One of the most enjoyable parts of being a vet tech is the knowledge that you are making a difference — not only in the lives of your animal patients, but also their owners’ lives.
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WATCH & LEARN:
Day in the life of a vet tech
Few people know what they want to do with their lives when they’re 8 years old, but Allison Milstone did. A commercial she saw during a football game sealed the deal for this future vet tech.
She didn’t start her working life in a vet’s office, but she always knew she would end up there.
She says every day as a vet tech is different.
“Some days it’s all puppies, kittens and sunshine. Other days it’s sick animals that need testing and diagnostics.” But it’s always worthwhile.
Learn more about why she loves being a vet tech.
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