Veterinary Technicians: the unsung heros

The Nothingtogoodforourpet (NTGFOP) Family just took their dog, TooSpoiledforwords (TSFW), home from the ACC veterinary hospital after a sudden bout of garbage intoxication (ate the kitchen sink) and several days in the hospital on I.V. fluids and anti-vomiting and antidiarrheal medications.  The NTGFOP family thinks Dr. Gray is amazing for having saved their precious Spoiler, aka TSFW, from the brink of death and put Dr. Gray in Spoiler's will and made her Spoiler's estate executer, as a special thanks.  The NTGFOP family didn't have a clue that Dr. Gray was only one piece in a large picture puzzle that tended to Spoiler and aided in his recovery.

October 9-15th is National Veterinary Technician's Week is set aside in recognition of the role that veterinary technicians in the veterinary community play in the care and promotion of animal health. Working everyday with sick, injured and healthy animals takes a special sort of person to care for them.  These technicians (veterinary nurses) go to the workplace every day dedicated to the purpose of helping you, your animal, their doctor and other veterinary staff members with good veterinary skills and education.

A vet. tech's job is a multi-tasking one. Technicians help educated pet owners about the care of their pet, aide in the proper care of the pet and encourage a full recovery following illnesses. They aide the Doctor with examinations, treatments, surgery and a variety of veterinary procedures.  The perform  laboratory diagnostics, take radiographs, perform dentistry, oversee the general workings of a veterinary hospital and it's staff.  My technician has unplugged drains, fixed toilets, worked as our receptionist, fielded veterinary questions from clients and on her own time, has help pet owners bury their precious family friend when the owner was not physically able.  In my books, my tech is my right hand and brain! These professional, compassionate and caring people are the unsung heros of the veterinary world.

During Spoiler's stay, my registered veterinary technician (RSVT), Linda Haimerl, started his I.V. fluids, monitored his care, performed his lab work and kept him warm and clean---all in a day's work.

If you visit our office, or any veterinary facility, take the time to give them a special thanks.  While you are at it...thank all the staff for giving your pet that special part of themselves that only they can contribute.

P.S.  Linda loves biscuits and gravy for breakfast!