There are numerous duties of a veterinary technician. We assist the veterinarian in surgery, restrain animals, take accurate histories, venipuncture, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, administer medications, administer anesthesia, monitor patients under anesthesia, apply bandages & splints, dental cleanings, place catheters, ear flush, EKG, take radiographs, take TPR, skin scrapings, check fecal samples for intestinal parasites, ultrasound, maintain equipment, maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals. These are just a few things that we do!!
yes they do they are called veterinary technicians
Veterinary Technicians are like nurses to a Veterinarian. You can't really say which job is "easier". They both require dedication, and a certain type of person to preform well.
Each state has their own since laws regarding veterinary technicians vary state to state. Google state name and then veterinary technicians association Ex: California Veterinary Technicians Association
The basic salary of veterinary technicians in Montana is $27530.
In Tennessee, veterinary technicians earn around $18,000 a year.
The veterinary technicians earn about $33,000 per year in Wyoming.
There are several magazines specifically for veterinary technicians, so you will have to specify which one you are asking about.
Veterinary technicians earn around $15,000 in West Virginia.
Indeed there is, you can search this link for it. http://www.indeed.com/q-Veterinary-Technician-l-Virginia-jobs.html Hope you can find your job very soon!
No, the state does not currently require certification for veterinary technicians. However, it is recommended and the Montana Big Sky Veterinary Technician Association does currently certify veterinary technicians. http://www.mtbsvta.org/pb/wp_1b932eaf/wp_1b932eaf.html
The veterinary technicians in Nebraska earn a basic salary of between $20,000 and $27,530.
Yes, although in the United States they are referred to as vet tech (veterinary technicians) or vet assistants rather than veterinary nurses. However, the job is analogous to a nurse's job and duties.