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Veteranian Techinican

A veterinary technician assists veterinarians as they examine and treat animals. Veterinary technicians must always being working under supervision of a certified veterinarian. They often administer anesthetics to animals prior to surgical procedures. They assist the veterinarians as they perform surgeries. They also sterilize instruments, and clean operating and examining rooms. They lift and handle animals, and give them medications as prescribed by the veterinarian. They perform dental prophylaxis. They clean the animal cages and prepare food for each animal. They note the conditions and behavior of the animals and report these observations to the veterinarians. They can do laboratory tests to identify diseases or parasites. Some specialize in caring for small animals and work in veterinary clinics that care for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Others assist veterinarians who care for large animals such as cattle or endangered species housed in zoos. Veterinary techs have to lik...

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