What skills and education is required to become a veterinary assistant? - correct answer Skills:
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-physical restraint n
-lab skills
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-patient care n
-client relations n
Education: Can be trained on the job or attend veterinary assisting classes.
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What skills and education is required to become a veterinary technician? - correct answer Skills:
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-Assigned a patient by the veterinarian
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-must follow all instructions for treatment protocol (medication, nutrition, lab tests, & exercise)
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-Must document all treatments given to the Pt & include any observations
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, -update clients daily about condition of Pt
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-Graduate of a 2 yr veterinary AVMA n n n n n n
-Must pass the VTNE or State examination
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What skills and education is required to become a veterinary technologist? - correct answer Skills:
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-work in a position that requires a higher level of education
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-may hold teaching positions within technology programs or veterinary schools
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-Graduate of a 4 yr Bachelor of science program in veterinary technology accredited by the AVMA
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-May also hold an associated degree in vet technology along w/ a bachelors degree in another program (such
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as business, management, or health science)
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What skills and education is required to become a Veterinarian? - correct answer Skills:
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-Only member of the team allowed to diagnose disease, prescribe treatment & perform surgery
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-have completed a professional course of study at an accredited college of veterinary medicine
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-Must be licensed in the state where they work
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-Must pass national & state examinations before receiving licensure
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-required to complete minimum # of hrs of CE each year in most states
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What are some examples of staff injuries in the vet clinic? - correct answer -Bites
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-Falls
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-zoonotic diseases n
-back injuriesn