Vet techs only need an associate's degree, but don't they seem to do more work like a nurse? Such as dispensing meds and using anesthetic machine, etc?
What is your opinion?
2007-02-19 14:33:37 · 3 answers · asked by kiko 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I'm not talking about a veterinary assistant... I think those are the ones who do most of the poop scooping/instrument cleaning. :)
2007-02-19 14:40:13 · update #1
I do understand that nurses do need to be more knowledgeable, maybe more responsibilities(?)... but my husband is a medical technician, and it seems he doesn't have NEARLY the amount of responsibilites as a veterinary technician is required.
2007-02-19 14:58:35 · update #2
More like a med tech.
Nurses require a ton more knowledge and have a lot more responsibilities.
**EDIT** My point is that even as a vet assistant, I did many of the things you mention in your question. Meaning, a vet tech does NOT have nearly the same responsibilities as a nurse. Just a med tech. A vet tech is just a glorified vet assistant...
2007-02-19 14:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, vet techs are more like a nurse. Actually often they do more than a nurse would.
2007-02-19 22:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by McRottie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its more like a med tech...you will be cleaning a lot of poop and washing instruments.
2007-02-19 22:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by vapeaceout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋