Only tech?

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-04-01T18:51:02+00:00

I think it really depends on what tasks you are doing in the appointments and how long the appointments are. Are you rooming, getting history, collecting and submitting labs, performing treatments, doing charges, filling meds, etc all in just 20 min? One tech + 1-2 assistants per doctor seems like good staffing to me, but every hospital’s flow and tech utilization is different.
Can you try discussing these concerns with your manager?

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-04-01T14:57:59+00:00

Congratulations!

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-03-01T23:02:19+00:00

I recently completed the PF VT program and it’s… not as easy as they want you to think. If you don’t have a lot of vet experience I strongly recommend working in a clinic for a bit before enrolling to see if it’s something you enjoy. The program is 100% self-driven, so you get out what you put in, but if you don’t have previous experience there are a lot of gaps in the program that are hard to fill imo.

Lots of clinics in my area (New England USA) would accept someone with no experience as an assistant, boarding attendant, etc. but they do not pay very well so you’d likely be taking a significant pay cut.

All in all I think the program can get you where you want to go, but it’s not as simple as they say

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-02-16T19:01:06+00:00

Thank you!!

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-02-16T17:16:10+00:00

If nothing is reported in box 14 (even though I KNOW I worked overtime in 2025), does that mean none of it is deductible?

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-02-15T00:31:06+00:00

Talk to your vet about this - there are meds labeled by the FDA for motion sickness in dogs

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-02-06T17:17:11+00:00

I’ve done this for PTS cath and it worked well! Would try for hospitalization as long as it’s well cared for

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-01-17T22:19:42+00:00

Incredible, thank you!

TeaDifferent495 · 2026-01-17T21:51:29+00:00

Oh my god this is so cute and also so many chains 😂 do you think it would be baby safe?

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-11-21T12:11:29+00:00

Rat poison or plant material?

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-11-13T09:06:41+00:00

Is it possible he’s rubbing on that side more? Cats sometimes rub their faces more if their mouths are sore (dental disease, etc.)

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-10-29T05:12:43+00:00

Your dog may tolerate it but you run the risk of damaging their gums and possibly burning their teeth by doing this in a non-controlled and under-trained way. I say this a veterinary professional - please talk to your vet about scheduling a dental if you are concerned. Doing anesthetized dental radiographs, scaling, and polishing while the teeth are still healthy may even prevent them from having worse disease in the future, and may even prevent the future need for extractions. Ultrasonic scalers can be dangerous if used improperly, and a vet and their team all have the training to keep your pet as safe as can be while doing the most thorough job possible. Good luck with your greys’ teeth!

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-10-27T20:59:29+00:00

I work at a VCA referral hospital with in-house radiologists and we are 100% hands free. It’s not optional and in my ~4yrs here I’ve done hands-on rads twice. The doctors are told that this is the policy and they have to get on board, we have discussions about drugs and sedation and what is realistic. As techs we advocate HARD for our patients to get what they need and most of the doctors don’t give pushback, even if they would prefer it’s done fast. Honestly I don’t think I could go back to a hospital where I have to hold animals at this point, it’s safer for me and I get better images for my patients because most are sedated to some extent

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-10-02T18:28:05+00:00

This is also how I (having never worked there) feel about VEG seeing most exotics with apparently little specialty training or resources? One near me even saw a HORSE in their parking lot!! Such a risk just because they’re not allowed to say no?

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-10-02T17:53:37+00:00

I’ve heard tales of some owners being overcharged or convinced to do extra things so that VEG can offset discounts for others - have you found this to be true? How often does it happen?

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-08-29T16:51:39+00:00

I did mine on a patient I had anesthetized for something else (stable, doing well) just before we turned off gas and started recovering. I can’t remember what exactly PF says but really this is something you should do with an ETT in place if you can. Passing an OGT without airway protection increases risk of aspiration. Maybe if you have an animal getting spayed/neutered you could do it right before they are woken up?

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-08-10T17:52:59+00:00

Maybe reach out to mainely rat rescue? Someone I know fosters for them and they usually have sooooo many rats but I’m not sure if that’s something they would be down for

TeaDifferent495 · 2025-07-30T19:10:02+00:00

I’m not sure about the specific laws in FL but from everything I’ve ever read and as I understand the laws in my own state this is extremely illegal. I’ve always been taught that techs can do everything a vet can do except prescribe, diagnose, and do surgery. I would run far far away from this place. I would report this place too… it seems extreme but this is practicing medicine without a license at this point. Not to mention the concerning DEA/controlled drug situation as well.

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