Monthly Archives: June 2011

Tips to Help You Ace the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Editor

In order to become a certified or registered veterinary technician you must pass the board exam, otherwise known as the Veterinary Technician National Examination.  The following are some general tips to help you pass the exam. 1) This test is … Continue reading →

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What PowerPages are on VetTechPrep.com?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Editor

PowerPages are condensed notes on important topics that may be covered on the VTNE.  The current PowerPages you will find on the website are: Antimicrobials Avian Diseases Bladder Innervation Blood-Gas Analysis Brain Anatomy Cardiology Clostridial Diseases Cranial Nerves Dentistry Diabetes … Continue reading →

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Should You Become a Veterinary Technician?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Editor

A vet tech is essentially a pet nurse. It sounds simple enough, but there are many challenging responsibilities that come along with being a veterinary technician.  Besides just “caring for animals”, vet techs have many responsibilities. These often include drawing … Continue reading →

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Newly Adopted Pets: Advice for Owners

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Editor

As part of general practice, we frequently see newly adopted pets and are asked many questions in regards to training and introducing a new pet into the household. Veterinary technicians are often this first contact at the time of the … Continue reading →

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ASSESSING PAIN IN PET PATIENTS

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Editor

Veterinary technicians are often the first person of contact for pets during emergencies or post-operatively in the hospital. Therefore it is critical that a veterinary technician can recognize the signs and symptoms of pain.  Pain management is an important part … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between an RVT, LVT and CVT?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Editor

“The current terminology recognized by decree of both NAVTA and the AVMA is “Veterinary Technician”.  Whether you are an LVT(licensed veterinary technician), RVT (registered veterinary technician)  or CVT (certified veterinary technician),  the term used is mandatedby the technician’s state of … Continue reading →

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