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IntroductionVeterinary practice can be a highly structured
environment that provides an excellent career for all team members.
Goal is to provide superb medical care to patients and outstanding customer service to clients.
Workplace should be friendly, efficient and safe.All team members should take a part of
responsibility of care and must take initiative to provide the best care, whatever the position is within the clinic.
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Veterinary TeamVeterinarian
Responsible for providing guidelines of medical care
Assistants and techniciansResponsible for following guidelines to provide
excellent care.
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In Hospital PatientsReceive care from all team members
and all team members are responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort.Patients may never be left in feces and
urineMust always have access to water and
food when allowedBe hospitalized in a warm,
comfortable environment
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OutpatientsInclude those that visit for
exams, lab work, or other services.
Responsibility of team to provide services to clients and ensure that client receives the necessary services in a timely manner.
Medications, client instructions, and handouts should be supplied to the client when needed.
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Other considerationsInternet
More and more clients find information on internet.
Should be encouraged to seed out practice with questions to supplement any information found on the internet.
Excellent customer serviceClients have expectations for prompt call backs
with results, etc.Veterinary clinics are ranked higher than
physicians in value that people place on them
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Keys of ConsiderationsOpen communicationKnow that each role is importantRoles and duties should be outlined in
employee manual.Each team member should know place in
hierarchy.
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StudentsCan function as observers or hold paid
positions.Include veterinary students, technician
students, high school, students, etc.
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GroomersMay or may not be present in the clinic.
Have unique technical skills and must be cautious due to many hazards that are present.
Sometimes are a key link to noticing abnormalities on grooming cases.
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Kennel AssistantsCritical to health care team.Should become familiar with cleaning
protocols as well as any hazards.Should be trained to detect emergency
situationsMust be able to interpret charts for correct
feeding protocols, etc.
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Veterinary AssistantsHelp technicians and veterinariansShould excel at physical restraint, laboratory
skills, patient care, and client relations.Should have patience.
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Veterinary TechniciansCritical to health care teamGraduate from a 2 year veterinary technology
program approved by the AVMA and must pass the VTNE and any state licensing examinations.
Allowed to perform certain duties not allowed by a non-licensed individual.
Generally assigned a patient by the veterinarian and follows protocols set forth by practice.
Critical for client communication and patient care.
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Veterinary TechnologistsGraduate of a 4 year bachelor of science
program in veterinary technology by the AVMA.
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Veterinary Technician SpecialtiesMay focus on particular area of patient care.Require specialized training in the area and
take another exam in that area of specialty.Internal MedicineEmergency and Critical CareDentistrySurgery and AnesthesiaEquineBehavior
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Receptionists“Face” of the veterinary practiceGreet clients, detail and clarify invoices and
receive money.
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Office ManagersResponsible for overseeing the staff and
running of the office.
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VeterinariansOnly members allowed to diagnose, prescribe
and perform surgery on patients. Must be graduate of accredited school of
veterinary medicine.Must be licensed in state where they work
and pass both state and national examinations.
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Practice ManagersMay or may not be present in clinic.Helps to keep entire team working together .May review records for completeness,
implementation of new business strategies.Educational requirements vary.
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Hospital AdministratorsMay be veterinarian, technician, or a
business manager.Usually has complete authority over the
operation of the business and practice. Responsible for setting budgets, paying bills,
creating organizational structure, and planning events.
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Programs to Enhance Staff EducationPrograms are available online and at
community colleges across the U.S.VSPN offers a lot of online resources. Animal Care Training videosLocal specialty and emergency centers
sometimes provide continuing educationManufacturer and distributors also provide
trainingExtent of training or continuing education
varies from state to state