DVM
A DVM is a doctor of veterinary medicine. The veterinarian should possess a four-year undergraduate degree and a four-year graduate degree in veterinary medicine from a CVMA- or AVMA- accredited school. The DVM must be licensed by the state in which he or she is seeking employment. This license must be obtained from successful completion of the state and national examinations and paying the required license fee. It is the primary responsibility of the veterinarian to diagnose and treat sick and injured animals. The veterinarian is, also, responsible for providing preventative and general wellness care to patients. It is the duty of the veterinarian to prescribe medication and maintain current knowledge about prescribed medications. Necessary …show more content…
The DVM’s responsibilities include developing a detailed anesthetic protocol and humanely euthanizing patients. The veterinarian must practice ethical medicine in accordance with all codes and laws. The veterinarian should be skilled at delegating certain animal care and medical tasks to other staff members, keeping in mind the limitations of their licensing. It is important for the veterinarian to remain up-to-date on veterinary medicine through continuing education and remain passionate about veterinary medicine and the health and well being of animals.
LVT
A LVT is a licensed veterinary technician or technologist. A licensed veterinary technician should posses an associate of science degree in veterinary technology, obtained from a two or three year program accredited by the AVMA or CVMA. A licensed …show more content…
The assistant should have a high school diploma or equivalent education level. Many assistants receive on the job training from LVTs or complete general training from courses of veterinary study. Accredited veterinary assistant programs are available and are often preferred when hiring veterinary assistants. The primary responsibility of the veterinary assistant is to aid veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Common duties of veterinary assistants include animal restraint, preparation of equipment and supplies, maintenance of equipment, cleaning and organization of the practice, and general care of patients, such as feeding, watering, bathing, grooming, and exercising. The assistant should be responsible for reporting any abnormal behavior or changes in appetite or excretory patterns to LVTs and veterinarians. Assistants should be skilled in animal restraint and handling, basic animal behavior, proper sanitation techniques, simple building and equipment maintenance, communication, and
A DVM is a doctor of veterinary medicine. The veterinarian should possess a four-year undergraduate degree and a four-year graduate degree in veterinary medicine from a CVMA- or AVMA- accredited school. The DVM must be licensed by the state in which he or she is seeking employment. This license must be obtained from successful completion of the state and national examinations and paying the required license fee. It is the primary responsibility of the veterinarian to diagnose and treat sick and injured animals. The veterinarian is, also, responsible for providing preventative and general wellness care to patients. It is the duty of the veterinarian to prescribe medication and maintain current knowledge about prescribed medications. Necessary …show more content…
The DVM’s responsibilities include developing a detailed anesthetic protocol and humanely euthanizing patients. The veterinarian must practice ethical medicine in accordance with all codes and laws. The veterinarian should be skilled at delegating certain animal care and medical tasks to other staff members, keeping in mind the limitations of their licensing. It is important for the veterinarian to remain up-to-date on veterinary medicine through continuing education and remain passionate about veterinary medicine and the health and well being of animals.
LVT
A LVT is a licensed veterinary technician or technologist. A licensed veterinary technician should posses an associate of science degree in veterinary technology, obtained from a two or three year program accredited by the AVMA or CVMA. A licensed …show more content…
The assistant should have a high school diploma or equivalent education level. Many assistants receive on the job training from LVTs or complete general training from courses of veterinary study. Accredited veterinary assistant programs are available and are often preferred when hiring veterinary assistants. The primary responsibility of the veterinary assistant is to aid veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Common duties of veterinary assistants include animal restraint, preparation of equipment and supplies, maintenance of equipment, cleaning and organization of the practice, and general care of patients, such as feeding, watering, bathing, grooming, and exercising. The assistant should be responsible for reporting any abnormal behavior or changes in appetite or excretory patterns to LVTs and veterinarians. Assistants should be skilled in animal restraint and handling, basic animal behavior, proper sanitation techniques, simple building and equipment maintenance, communication, and