veterinary technician

anesthesia

Induced loss of feeling

• phlebotomyExtracting blood medically
• radiologyImaging-based diagnostic medicine
• bandagingWrapping wounds with cloth

vaccinations · dentistry · vital signs · triage · sterilization · patient monitoring · sample collection · medication administration · restraint · catheterization

diagnostics

Methods identifying problems

• pathologyStudy of disease processes
• microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
• hematologyScience of blood disorders

urinalysis · cytology · parasitology · blood smears · cultures · microscopy · centrifuge · biochemistry · lab equipment · test results

credentialing

Verifying professional qualifications

• licensureOfficial permission to practice
• certificationAttestation of qualification
• continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation

clinic · hospital · assistant · scrubs · stethoscope · career · salary · burnout · mentorship · externship

nursing

Medical caretaking profession

• groomingSelf-care for appearance
• hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
• nutritionBodily use of food

feeding · bathing · nail trimming · ear cleaning · postoperative care · recovery · exercise · enrichment · geriatric care · neonatal care

empathy

Sharing another's emotions

• patienceCalm during delays
• gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
• comfortEase or soothing relief

reassurance · calming · bonding · trust · stress reduction · grief support · bedside manner

oncology

Cancer medicine specialty

• cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
• neurologyMedical science of nerves
• ophthalmologyMedical specialty for eyes

dermatology · emergency · critical care · exotic animals · equine · dentistry · internal medicine · surgery · anesthesiology · behavior

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• vet tech skillspatient monitoring, animal handling, vital signs, blood draws, injections
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