Veterinarian technician vs veterinary nurse

Differences between veterinarian technician and veterinary nurse duties and responsibilities

Veterinarian technician example responsibilities.

• Manage tech appointments, suture removal, bandage removal and placement, CPR and emergency care when need.
• Conduct general triage of all appointments before seen by DVM.
• Assist DVM with schedule appointments, restrain pets as needed, draw blood and place I.V.
• Develop and implement new drug control procedures as well as pet control and identification program
• Draw up blood work & assist veterinarian during physical exam of patients, administer controlled/uncontrol drugs to patients
• Prepare patients for examinations by assessing potential problems prior to entering examination room with doctor -assist Dr. McMahon with surgery
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Veterinary nurse example responsibilities.

• Place intravenous catheters manage iv lines and medication administration.
• Monitor anesthesia and first-assist in surgical procedures -assist doctors in filling prescriptions, communicating with pet owners, and monitoring patients.
• Prepare oxygen, fluid and catheter equipment for routine use and emergency situations.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, catheter placement, surgery assisting and monitoring.
• Collect laboratory speciments and run routine tests.place IV catheters and monitor fluids.
• Prepare surgical suites, monitor anesthesia, maintain and sterilize equipment, recording patient history, prescription and laboratory information.
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