How do i become a vet nurse?
What is a Veterinary Technician? (A technician is considered to be a nurse.) According to Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians (2002), a Veterinary Technician is a person who has graduated from a two or three year, AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited program in veterinary technology. In Michigan, it is required for Technicians to be licensed. This means that once graduated, they have to take State and National Boards. Once they have passed, they will be licensed. What Does a Technician Do? Veterinary technicians do a lot!!! They work under a veterinarian and perform everything except surgery, diagnosis of diseases, and prescribe medications. A technician is considered to be a nurse. Some of the things that a technician can do are… Examination rooms and out-patients Getting information from the clients and doing the initial physical exam of a patient Laboratory and pharmacy Blood cell counts, urinalysis, fecals, ELISA testing, cytological preparations Fills
