{"id":97,"date":"2023-11-03T10:36:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T17:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2023-11-03T10:36:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T17:36:49","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-veterinary-technician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-veterinary-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pet healthcare is a labor of love for all involved. Long hours, somewhat difficult working conditions, a lot of training, and sometimes less than commensurate wages make the veterinary field a less-than-attractive option for many. For those of us who love it, though, we wouldn\u2019t have things any other way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help us at Curem Veterinary Care<\/a> celebrate our veterinary team<\/a> and learn what a day in the life of a veterinary technician looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Veterinary Technician<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veterinarians rely on their support staff much as physicians do in order to take the best care of their patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the veterinary team, you will usually find several individuals. Client service representatives serve an important role at the front of house, fielding your questions and calls, and making sure that your furry family gets the care that they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterinary assistants are often on-the-job trained support. Some may have degrees in veterinary assisting or related fields. Their experience in handling animals, educating clients, and assisting the doctor is invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registered veterinary technicians<\/a> have much the same skill set as a veterinary assistant but have taken things a bit further. Registered techs have an associates or bachelor\u2019s degree in the field and have passed a board exam to obtain a license. This extra knowledge allows them to take on even more of a role in the animal care arena under the supervision of a veterinarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Skill Set Like None Other<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So what does a veterinary technician do on a daily basis? The job description can vary a bit. There are certainly veterinary technicians in roles like research, pharmaceuticals, and sales, but vet tech duties in a small animals general practice might do things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n