Veterinary technicians

The case for their employment in bovine practice

Authors

  • Sarah Wagner Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123867

Keywords:

veterinary technicians, time management, veterinary practice, client services, profitability

Abstract

Employing credentialed veterinary technicians as part of the veterinary medical team enables veterinarians to use their time and skills to make diagnoses, develop prognoses, prescribe treatments, and perform surgeries, while delegating other tasks that require skill and knowledge to the veterinary technician. Practices that employ and properly leverage veterinary technicians can see benefits in several areas, including client services, time management, and profitability.

Cover image of the 45th Conference Proceedings: Three black-and-white cows lounge in a spring field. Yellow background.

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Published

2012-09-20

Issue

2012

Section

General Sessions