March Post

I have gotten close to the staff at Country Animal Clinic. They are great people and are very informative. They will show me x-rays or have me look at a sample under a microscope and explain what it is. This month I learned a lot about how the technicians test blood samples. They showed me how the machine works and how to insert the different types of samples into it. They have been very helpful in my senior project and have taught me a lot. Unfortunately, I only need two more hours to complete my 50. I am planning to visit one last time and complete my interview. While I am nearing the end of my mentorship, I know I will continue to be great friends with the entire staff at Country Animal Clinic and will see them occasionally when I take my dog in for checkups.

Blog 18: Fourth Interview Preparation

1. How can a veterinarian help their staff prepare for emergency situations?
2. How do you feel about euthanasia?
3. What is some advice you can give to someone looking to go into this field?
4. Why is communication important between the veterinarian and veterinary technician?
5. What is needed to run a successful veterinary practice?
6. When can you decide if euthanasia is necessary?
7. What is the first thing to do when a sick animal is brought in?
8. How many years of experience is needed to feel comfortable and really know what to do in emergency situations?
9. What is the first thing to do when an injured animal is brought in?
10. What is the most important role a veterinary technician plays within a practice?
11. What is the most important role of the veterinarian within a practice?
12. This is my essential question, _____. How would you answer this?
13. What ways do the veterinarian and veterinary technician work together?
14. What could happen if the veterinarian and veterinary technician don't communicate effectively?
15. What important skills are needed for this job?
16. How can the veterinary staff help the animal feel most comfortable while recovering from surgery?
17. How does the veterinary staff help an animal recover?
18. What is done to prepare an animal for surgery?
19. What are the most common illnesses among dogs? Cats?
20. Why are x-rays, health checks, and examinations important to the health of a pet?

Blog 17: Answer 3

1. EQ
How can a veterinarian and veterinary technician work together to best help an injured or sick animal?

2. Answer 3
Lastly, they can work together in ensuring a full recovery of an animal.

3. Three details to support the answer (fact and example)
- Technicians need to make sure the animal is able to breathe correctly and on its own after being put under with anesthesia. At my mentorship, there is a vet tech assistant that makes sure the animal is fully under and to make sure they wake up and breathe on their own after surgery.

- Part of the recovery is making sure the wound is healing properly and no infection becomes present. An example of this would be when the vet has to cut open and animal and stitch them back up; the vet has to make sure the stitches are tight and won't come undone. This ensures no infection will come to the sight of the surgery and allow for little scaring.

- The veterinary staff also needs to ensure the animal goes home with the proper medication. This could be antibiotics or pain medication. It could also include a cone, or e-collar, to ensure the animal doesn't lick the sight of the wound and cause infection or the stitches to come undone.

4. Research sources to support details and answer
- Helping Your Dog Recover After Surgery, assisianimalhealth.com
- Pets and Anesthesia, tufts.com
- Anesthesia for Pet Surgery: Risks and Safety, healthypets.mercola.com

5. Concluding sentence
"We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us." - Anthony Douglas Williams - Inside the Divine Pattern