Week 5: The veterinary industry

Question 1

What are the most common injuries among VTs?

Answer 1

bites
cuts, lacerations or scratches
Bruises
needle sticks

Question 2

how has ownership changed in the veterinary industry?

Answer 2

pets are more valued than before
increase in pet products
advances in preventative healthcare
access to advanced healthcare
longer living pets
more indoors than before, 
owners are wanting evidence based support for pet products and services 
Microchipping and desexing rates
increased specialist practices
want to know every available treatment option for pets

Question 3

What are some changes that have happened within the last 20 years?

Answer 3

pain relief, epidurals, local blocks
dentistry
acupuncture, physio, hydrotherapy
radiation and chemotherapy
palliative care