With Fourth of July just a few days away, it is important to remember the real anxiety that many pets may experience during the fireworks celebration.
Here are a few tips to share with clients when they have a dog that suffers from anxiety during this time, and some important reminders for all pet owners!
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This week's VetTechPrep Poll for all the Vet Techs out there: What do you love most about being a vet tech?
Take this quick poll! Be sure to check out our other polls!
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Humans arent the only ones affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Dogs also have been exposed to lead, and, thanks to the efforts of Michigan State Universitys veterinary school, a number of them are getting tested around the city. Be sure to check out our other Link Posts.
Technicians are often a first point of contact when a client enters the hospital with their pet. To ensure a successful visit, good client communication skills are a must.
There are a few key pieces that should be a part of any visit. As we all know, a first impression can be lasting and we want clients and their pets to have a positive experience.
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Take this quick quiz and see how well you can identify the issue! Be sure to take our other quizzes!
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We rarely need to calculate a drip rate due to our fluid pumps doing all the work for us. But what if your fluid pump gives out, or your pumps are all being used by other patients and the doctor tells you a fluid rate to start a patient on with no pump?
Do you know how to do this? Let's walk through this medical calculation together by doing some word problems:
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This week's VetTechPrep Poll for all the Vet Techs out there: What do you prefer to be called, a veterinary technician or a veterinary nurse?
Take this quick poll! Be sure to check out our other polls!
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Krystal Baxter has a great story to share. She is a certified veterinary technician that is currently in a more non-traditional position working with Blue Buffalo.
She has had lots of different experiences in her journey and you will enjoy hearing her story!
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Take this quick quiz and see how well you know your surgical instruments! Be sure to take our other quizzes!
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Remember playing madlibs as a kid? A Mad Lib is an interactive story that you add words to. When prompted, you insert a specific type of word. Once all words are added, the story is ready. Here is one for you to try, Vet Tech style!
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