10/15/2024
Happy Veterinary Technician week!!
Did you know that a LVT (licensed veterinary technician) has to go through the same amount of schooling as a human nurse AND has to pass a state and/or national licensing exam?
LVTs are the backbone of the clinic. They perform an insane amount of tasks everyday including but absolutely not limited to:
-blood draw/sample collection/running lab work
-taking X-rays
-placing IV catheters
-calculating and administering medications
-Induction and intubation for surgical procedures
-monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery
-administering vaccines
-educating and communicating with clients
-record keeping/charting
-scheduling
-bathing, trimming nails, expressing a**l glands
-keeping the doctor on time and on task :)
-comforting and supporting patients and clients during difficult times
Basically if it happens in the vet clinic an LVT is involved.
We are blessed to have 3 licensed veterinary technicians at Calvert City Animal Clinic who love your pets and always have their best interest in mind. It’s a challenging and sometimes exhausting job but they love it and deserve some recognition. If you happened to be in the clinic sometime this week make sure to take a minute to say thank you!