Veterinary Technicians typically work for veterinary clinics or veterinary hospitals to provide a range of medical services to animals. They work closely with other Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians and front desk staff to oversee pet checkups or more in-depth medical care. Their job is to take x-rays or perform ultrasounds, update patient records, administer vaccinations and speak with pet owners about how to best care for their animals. They may also be responsible for helping schedule pet check-ups and sending reminders to owners as needed.
O que um Veterinary Technician faz?
A Veterinary Technician, or Clinical Veterinary Technician, is responsible for performing routine checkups and other medical procedures on animals to ensure their health and well-being. Their duties include communicating with pet owners to determine whether their pet experienced changes in activity or diet, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files and assisting other veterinary personnel in taking blood samples or administering medications.
Responsabilidades
Um Veterinary Technician deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir estão alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Veterinary Technician deve ser capaz de executar:
Providing general nursing care
Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian
Taking X-rays of animals
Administering first aid for emergencies
Administering medication and treatments
Drawing blood samples for testing
Habilidades necessárias
Um Veterinary Technician competitivo terá certas habilidades e qualificações, incluindo:
Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed by the Veterinarian
Good listening skills
Compassion
Communication skills
Physical stamina
Knowledge of a variety of animal species
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