Veterinary Health Care Team Flashcards
Veterinarian
“leading the team”
what does a veterinarian do?
work with animals to evaluate health; diagnose and treat illnesses; provide routine preventive care; prescribe medication; and perform surgery
what are personal attributes that contribute to a successful career as a veterinarian?
- strong science and math education
- the ability to work well with animals and their owners
- basic business and managements training
- excellent communication, leadership ,and organization skills
Veterinary Technicians
perform valuable medical & non medical services in clinical practice, graduates of an AVMA programs and usually have an associates or bachelors degree
what does a veterinary technician do?
educated and trained to support the veterinarian, almost every state requires a veterinary technician to pass a credentialing exam to ensure a high level of competency
what are some person attributes for a Vet. Technician?
- strong science background
- ability to work well with people and animals
- good communication and decision making skills
Hospital manager
- responsible for managing the business functions of the practice
what does a hospital manager do?
- personnel hiring & supervision
- budget & inventory management
- accounting
- marketing
- developing recordkeeping
what are some personal attributes for a hospital manager?
- strong business background
- computer knowledge
- desire to work with & manage people are key attributes
Veterinary Assistant
supports the veterinarian and/ or the veterinary technician in their daily tasks
what does a Veterinary assistant do?
- perform kennel work
- assist in the restraint & handling of animals
- feed & exercises the animals
- spend time on clerical duties
what are some personal attributes for a veterinary assistant?
- ability to listen
- communicate efficiently
- handle multiple assignments
Receptionist
first person to welcome a client into the hospital
what does a receptionist do?
-setting appointments
-responding to inquires about hospital service
- greeting clients
- managing callbacks
- accounting & marketing
- client counseling duties
other members
- adoption counselor
- grief counselor
- administrative assistant
- kennel or barn workers
- part - time volunteers
