I am a person who works in a veterinary clinic and does all the things a certified technician would do. My next step is to become certified through one of the recent online courses supported by the AVMA. I work in a mixed practice of predominately small animal/exotics in Rome, Georgia.

My typical day begins early in the morning with:

• medicating patients brought in during the night
• checking in new patients
• compiling records to begin the day

My job juties involve everything that makes a veterinary practice run. I am trained to be a:

• receptionist
• assistant
• kennel attendant
• grief counselor
• obtaining samples (blood, urine, feces) and doing the appropriate labwork
• surgical prep

Drain placement and wound suture are my favorites. I enjoy working emergency cases because of the fast paced environment. I routinely assist with exotics in examination rooms and in anesthesia with all animals. I all also enjoy x-ray too. My team of four doctors is great. They really do alot to help me learn and practice honing my skills. I can't wait to apply myself to the vet tech program for the sense of accomplishment it will give me. I truly do everything but diagnose, operate and dose!