宠物养护与美容 第四章宠物美容(1)ppt课件

1、Agricultural CareersBy: xianguo YISTARTVeterinarian TechnicianWhat Is a Veterinarian Technician?Owners of pets and other animals today expect state-of-the-art veterinary care. To provide this service, veterinarians use the skills of veterinary technologists and technicians, who perform many of the s

2、ame duties for a veterinarian that a nurse would for a physician; including routine laboratory and clinical procedures.Veterinary technicians conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a veterinarian.They perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood counts, assistw

3、ith dental cleanings, prepare tissue samples, take blood samples,or assist veterinarians. Duties of Veterinarian TechniciansServe as a general technician or may concentrate on patient care, laboratory work, or office management. A veterinary technician can do most of the vets work, therefore increas

4、ing the patient load for the clinic. The vet must diagnose sicknesses, prescribe medicines and perform surgery, but the technician is the one responsible for handling the majority of the procedures. Veterinary technicians may get the animals history, discuss the animals condition with the owner, and

5、 perform a physical examination. Vaccinate for rabies and other diseases, and collect blood or other samples for laboratory tests.The technician assists the vet with surgery and gives the anesthesia. Becoming a Veterinarian TechnicianA veterinarian technician must have a strong love and compassion f

6、or animals and for their owners who may be upset over their pets medical condition. They need to have the ability to remain calm and controlled in crisis situations. They should also be excellent communicators and possess quality people skills since a majority if their work will be done with the cli

7、ents. They should also be orderly and patient to help the hastiness of the environment flow better. EducationThere is a 2-year program for veterinary technicians and a 4-year program for veterinary technologists. Most entry-level veterinary technicians have a 2-year degree, an Associate of Applied S

8、cience degree.A few colleges offer veterinary technology programs that are longer and may culminate in a 4-year bachelors degree in veterinary technology. Technicians are required to intern with a veterinary clinic, zoological garden, research facility, or teaching institution before graduation. Kno

9、wledge of common domestic animals, drug names, and laboratory procedure is expected.EmploymentMedian earnings of veterinary technologists and technicians were $22,950 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $19,210 and $27,890. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $16,170, and the top 10 per

10、cent earned more than $33,750.Employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2021. Strong competition is expected in zoos, due to expected slow growth in zoo capacity, low turnover among workers, the limited number of positions, and the fa