Veterinary Technician by Cheye-Anna Terry https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician Information about the career of Vet Tech en-us 2017-02-07 20:37:28 UTC 2017-02-07 21:17:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Beartoy.png Job Description cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152298556 Veterinary Technicians typically work under the supervision of a Veterinarian to assist in the diagnosing and treatment of animals.]]> 2017-02-07 20:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152298556 Duties of a Veterinary Technician cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152299773 > Provide animals with injections.
> Develop x-rays.
> Clean cages
>Assist in medical care such as surgeries.
>Perform laboratory tests.
> Conduct preparations to both the patients and equipment.
> Hold, lift, and restrain animals.
> Draw patients blood.
>Observe patients.
> Update medical records.
>Administer anesthesia.]]> 2017-02-07 20:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152299773 Educational Requirements cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152301694 Veterinary Technicians must earn and associates degree in an accredited veterinary technology program.]]> 2017-02-07 20:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152301694 Certification cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152302461 Certification is not required to become a Veterinary Technicians however, most states require students to pass a national examination.]]> 2017-02-07 21:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152302461 Average Salary cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152302708 The average annual salary for a veterinary technician is $31,800]]> 2017-02-07 21:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152302708 Work Environment and Schedule cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152303374 Veterinary Technicians typically work in clinics and animal hospitals. However they can also work in laboratories, zoos, and respond to home visits. Veterinary Technician is a full time career that requires a lot of dedication.]]> 2017-02-07 21:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152303374 Job Availability cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152305118 Job growth for veterinary technicians is expected to grow about 90% in the next 10 years.]]> 2017-02-07 21:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152305118 Piedmont Technical College cheyeannat https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152305582 Piedmont Technical College in Newberry, S.C. offers an associates program in veterinary technician. ]]> 2017-02-07 21:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cheyeannat/veterinarytechnician/wish/152305582