{"id":3371,"date":"2020-09-03T14:11:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T18:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3371"},"modified":"2020-09-03T14:11:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T18:11:20","slug":"celebrating-veterinary-technicians-and-the-extraordinary-services-they-provide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/celebrating-veterinary-technicians-and-the-extraordinary-services-they-provide\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Veterinary Technicians and the Extraordinary Services They Provide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-638142524-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-638142524-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-638142524-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While most pet owners refer to their primary veterinarian when speaking of their pet\u2019s medical care, you may be surprised just how much a veterinary technician does. In fact, veterinary technicians are the first to assess your pet, as well as provide important screening and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/services\/laboratory-and-radiology.html\">diagnostic services.<\/a> They are an essential part of a successful, high quality veterinary practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/recognizing-the-signs-of-a-pet-emergency\/\">The team at Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a> wants to put a spotlight on how essential our fantastic technicians are and the expertise, education, drive, and compassion required for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Role of the Veterinary Technician<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinary technicians, or vet techs as they are often called, support veterinarians with technical and medical tasks. Much like a nurse who works with a medical doctor or surgeon, veterinary techs are instrumental in supporting veterinarians by providing direct care to pet patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the duties performed by veterinary technicians include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Takes your pet\u2019s vitals and performs an initial examination<\/li><li>Blood draws for lab work<\/li><li>Performs first aid and triage services in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/recognizing-the-signs-of-a-pet-emergency\/\">an emergency<\/a><\/li><li>Prepares your pet and surgical instruments for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/services\/surgery.html\">their procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/cat-vaccinations\/\">Administering treatments and vaccinations<\/a><\/li><li>Monitoring and reporting on changes to an animal\u2019s health in-hospital<\/li><li>Administering anesthesia<\/li><li>Communicating with pet families<\/li><li>Recording important medical details in a pet\u2019s records<\/li><li>Providing education about pet health and wellness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of a veterinary technician is extensive and their work is invaluable to making the veterinary experience one that is effective, skillful, and heartfelt. They are often the first point of contact when examining a pet and meeting with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/periodontal-disease-in-pets\/\"> their owner<\/a>. They\u2019re a part of the veterinary family, getting to know each pet personally and offering compassion, excellence in care, and a commitment to the health of our pets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterinary Techs Are Important Professionals\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinary technicians have completed an Associates degree, or a Bachelor\u2019s in some cases, through an accredited college. Upon graduation, they must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam before they can be a certified veterinary technician.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, most technicians choose to become members of The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and similar professional organizations that offer education, support, and other opportunities to accelerate their growth in the field.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a technician is hired at a veterinary hospital or other animal facility, their training doesn\u2019t end there. Ongoing coursework and certification is something most techs are motivated to do, and some clinics require ongoing training for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/about-us\/\">their staff.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Veterinary Technicians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Dupont want to celebrate our incredible team of veterinary technicians. Without them, we wouldn\u2019t be able to provide the extraordinary services we offer here at our clinic. Please feel free to let us know how special you think our technicians are, too, by commenting on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DupontVeterinaryClinic\/\">our Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/#contact-footer\">giving us a call.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most pet owners refer to their primary veterinarian when speaking of their pet\u2019s medical care, you may be surprised just how much a veterinary technician does. In fact, veterinary technicians are the first to assess your pet, as well as provide important screening and diagnostic services. 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