They may not prescribe treatment or perform surgery, but veterinary technicians are an integral piece of the animal health puzzle. From radiography to anesthesiology, “Vet Techs: Stories from People Who’ve Done It” examines the various responsibilities that veterinary technicians fulfill toward the care of animals. The settings in which they perform their duties, author Mary Avant notes, extend beyond veterinary clinics, to zoos, research laboratories, even government-run agriculture programs. Using the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor, describing areas of specialization, and detailing education requirements, Avant surveys the landscape of today’s profession. Additionally, veterinary technicians Kyle Wendy Skultety, Barbara Swartzfager, Shalom Milani, and Heather Shaub candidly share the experiences that led them to embark on their careers, discuss the challenges and rewards to which their choices have led, and offer intimate — sometimes keenly felt — accounts of their day-to-day work.
Excerpt from the Book:
“(There’s) a secret weapon to help vets handle the demands of the job. These animal-loving team members are veterinary technicians — and they play a huge role in your pet’s vet visit, working alongside veterinarians to perform medical tests and treat illnesses and injury for animals of all breeds and sizes. And they don’t just work in vet clinics. Vet techs can perform these responsibilities and more in places ranging from zoos and research laboratories to animal hospitals and even for government-run agriculture programs.”
Highlights:
Learn how the profession has evolved
Find snapshots of pay, job conditions and the profession’s outlook
Get an overview of the areas vet techs specialize in and what each requires
Real-life stories from those on the job
And much more!
Includes:
1.History and Overview of the Profession
2.The Profession Today
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