From a very young age‚ I was absolutely fascinated with the idea of veterinary medicine. This interest came about due to my fascination with various animals I came into contact with as a child. Animals have always been a large part of my life and I am unable to remember a single moment where my family did not own several pets. Those pets have varied in number and species from the average cats and dogs to various types of fish‚ and even reptiles such as lizards‚ turtles‚ and snakes. These pets would
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1‚ 2014 Career Research Investigation Veterinary technicians‚ commonly known as veterinary technicians‚ provide care and comfort to sick or injured animals. They work with veterinarians or scientists in a way that is similar to the help a nurse gives to a doctor. Many people become attracted to this occupation because of a love of animals‚ but there is a downside‚ both physically and emotionally. Animals may bite‚ scratch or otherwise injure veterinary technicians who are caring for them. There
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My interest in the veterinary field began when I was six‚ when I arbitrarily announced I was going to be a veterinarian simply because of my love for animals. Being young and naïve‚ I believed that watching National Geographic and Animal Planet would qualify me to be a veterinarian upon graduation from high school. When I realized the educational requirements involved‚ I was undeterred. Instead‚ I was motivated to take challenging science and math classes in high school‚ and to gain valuable hands-on
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Veterinary Technician Formal Report‚ 2014 Prepared by Chasity Newmann Written Communications Student Report Distributed October 22‚ 2014 Prepared for C.L.F. Jonett‚ C.E.O. Leadership‚ Learning & Services Corporations Abstract This report examines the field of a veterinary technician and it identifies the specialization process in being a veterinary technician. The pages that follow outline the profession of a veterinary technician‚ including: the history of veterinary technicians‚
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Veterinary technician (Vet Tech) play a vital role in the veterinary clinic. They provide routine care like examinations‚ vaccinations‚ nutritional counseling‚ dental care‚ and exercise. They also assist the vet with common procedures like spaying and neutering. Just like the veterinarian‚ they are there in emergency situations like surgery‚ injures‚ and x-rays. Vet tech is one of the first people one will see upon entering a veterinary clinic. The vet tech will first take the animal’s general information
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Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 lists the treatments and operations that may be carried out by people who are not veterinary surgeons. It was amended in 1991 to allow veterinary nurses to carry out medical treatment‚ including minor surgery that does not involve entering a body cavity‚ so long as the nurse is directed by a vet. It is left to the vet to decide what constitutes treatment or minor surgery and if the nurse is capable of performing the procedure. Common surgical procedures
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Veterinary Small Animal Science Small animal science is the study of animals biology that are under control of humankind. A long time ago it was called animal husbandry but the animals study were livestock animals‚ such as cattle‚ horses‚ pigs‚ and chickens. Today the mostly look at domesticated animals such as dogs and cats. First‚ I will be talking about relatable jobs such as large animal science. People who do go into large animal science usually want to be a veterinary assistant‚ or a
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As a biological science major‚ exploring a career in the field of veterinary medicine comes with a lengthy list of responsibilities accompanied by years of educational planning. The first step into becoming a Veterinarian is to formulate a personalized academic plan that will lead you towards a direct pathway towards a successful career choice. Before transferring over to Florida International University for my bachelor’s degree program and gain admission‚ during the first two years of my academic
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Veterinary Acupuncture Acupuncture may be defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response. Each acupuncture point has specific actions when stimulated. This technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for thousands of years to treat many ailments. Today Acupuncture is used all around the world. Acupuncture will not cure every condition‚ but it can work very well when it is indicated. Acupuncture is indicated for functional problems such
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A personal experience that sparked my interest in the pursuit of a veterinary science degree was when I was eight years old. My mother brought home a small injured puppy that she found abandoned on the side of a busy street. I remember how scared he was‚ and how very fragile he seemed. She tried to make him as comfortable as possible until we could get him to the veterinary office the following day. He slept in a box‚ padded with blankets‚ next to my mom’s bed. He would cry each time he moved.
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