Veterinary technician

the owner that if the cardiomyopathy is not improving it can lead to heart failure. Signs to look for are collapse, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, cold extremities, and pale mucous membranes (International cat care, n.d.). The veterinarian technician tells the owner per the Hills Pet Food website (n.d.), “Begin the transition by mixing both the current food with her new cat food together. Gradually decrease the amount of the current cat food while increasing the amount of new cat food.…

understanding from them. In addition, many pet owners will want to know what to expect for the remainder of their pets life. A technician will need to be able to explain all of this to an owner in a way that makes sense. There are many different types of cancer a pet many have, ranging from a mast cell tumor to lymph node cancer, and it is important for a veterinary technician to be able to explain to an owner what their pet’s diagnosis mean. Each cancer will need a different type of treatment…

BSE Veterinary Management Decision Making Process A recent increase in cattle infections has caused BSE Veterinary to run more laboratory tests. Management has decided that using the rational decision making model aids in finding the purposeful result. They will come together in a focus group, so many different alternatives can be discussed. The Rational Model The rational model consists of five phases (Pre-analysis, Analytic, design, choice, and implementation). These phases are critical for…

In this country we are blessed with the privilege to choose how we want to spend the rest of our lives. I could choose to be an astronaut, lawyer, teacher, or anything else. The options are endless, but I choose to be a Veterinary nurse. Some may find working with animals dirty or disgusting but I find it rewarding and pleasant. All of my life I have been an animal lover and wanted to help any animal in need. When I was young, I would beg my mom to save the puppy or kitten on the side of the…

Following Veterinary Science Abroad Stephanie Velez, Junior in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Pennsylvania State University While enrolled at the Milton Hershey School, I began taking Agricultural Education classes due to their career development education curriculum. The class taught about a variety different agricultural topics and I found my passion in the discussion on veterinary medicine. Since elementary school, I had always wanted to be a veterinarian. Agricultural Education class…

show that sparked my interest in the vast world of veterinary medicine, and gave me that thrilling feeling that I thrive on. I dreamed of…

CAREER ESSAY Every healthcare career is full of challenges, since they are all related to human care and thus to people’s lives. In that broad range, my interest has been oriented toward the Pharmacy Technician career for some time now. I have chosen this career because it appears to be challenging; it requires a lot of concentration, high attention to detail, good observation skills, and more importantly the ability to interpret the observations. I have always wished to have a career in which…

My interest in the veterinary field began when I was six, when I arbitrarily announced I was going to be a veterinarian simply because I loved animals. Since I was quite young at the time, I was unaware what the job actually entailed. Consequently, I was somehow under the impression that if I watched National Geographic and Animal Planet, then I could immediately become a veterinarian upon graduating high school. I was undeterred when I realized just how much time that needed to be dedicated to…

system first hand, both as a Medical Laboratory Technician, and a Pathology Assistant, I soon realized I did not wanted to practice human medicine, paralleled to this, during my undergraduate years I had developed a curiosity for animal medicine, and animal focused translational research. In my view, we already do preclinical work on humanized animal models to answer basic questions…

ultrasound technician touched where the mass was, Lola would struggle. Her doctor put her surgery next week. We hope for the best. It was slow on Tuesday. There was a blind aggressive dog that was boarding at the hospital. Boarding is when the animal is temporary cared for when their owners are away. Anyways, when we were done taking his blood; he took off his muzzle, bit the veterinary technician and tried to run away. The technician and surgeon reacted to the situation quickly. The technician…