1. National Veterinary Technician Week October 11-17 The Animal
Medical Center Every year, AMC celebrates National Veterinary
Technician Week, honoring veterinary nurses. This years theme: Our
passion shows with every species we touch
2. More than 80 licensed veterinary technicians play a crucial
role in caring for patients at the AMC. The AMCs newly opened
Cancer Institute requires highly skilled technicians to coordinate
laboratory testing, deliver radiation therapy, schedule procedures,
administer chemotherapy and educate pet owners regarding home care
for their pet suffering from cancer. Role of Veterinary Technicians
The Animal Medical Center
3. Technicians place endotracheal tubes Cancer patients require
anesthesia for biopsies, tumor removal and administration of
radiation therapy. Technicians place a breathing tube in a dogs
trachea to deliver anesthetic gas during a CT scan. The Animal
Medical Center
4. Technicians supervise delivery of radiation therapy The
Animal Medical Center Veterinary technicians play a critical role
in safe and effective anesthesia for procedures such as radiation
therapy.
5. Technicians formulate chemotherapy drugs for administration
to cancer patients Chemotherapy drugs are prepared in a biological
safety cabinet behind a plexiglass shield. The Animal Medical
Center
6. Technicians organize chemotherapy drugs Oncologists
prescribe the medications and technicians ensure correct dosing and
safe delivery. AMC uses closed system transfer devices to prevent
exposure of personnel to chemotherapy drugs. The Animal Medical
Center
7. Technicians administer chemotherapy And many other
lifesaving medications The Animal Medical Center
8. Technicians draw blood and submit samples to the laboratory
Oncologists depend on blood tests to monitor treatment response and
adverse effects. Technicians serve as a right hand man in this
process. The Animal Medical Center
9. Oncology technicians care for pets other than dogs and cats
Caring for these pets requires collaboration between exotic animal
specialists and oncologists. The Animal Medical Center Rats can be
cancer patients too!
10. Oncology technicians wear purple gloves The Animal Medical
Center Purple nitrile provides protection against inadvertent
exposure to chemotherapy agents.
11. Technicians are highly trained professionals In the United
States, over 200 veterinary technology programs have received
accreditation. Training of veterinary technicians takes place in
2-year colleges, 4-year colleges and there are even online training
programs. The Animal Medical Center If you would like to join the
ranks of these professionals whose passion shows with every species
they touch, check for an accredited program near you.
12. Read blogs from prior years Tech Week 2012 Tech Week 2013
Tech Week 2014 The Animal Medical Center Or meet the AMC technician
who just won the contest Why I love being a vet tech.
13. Most important of all! The Animal Medical Center October
11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week: Be sure to thank the
many veterinary technicians who keep all types of animals
healthy.