VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look at in-person courses vs online/hybrid programsFebruary 1, 2024As with all things, both brick-and-mortar and online veterinary technician programs come with their own lists of positives and negatives. It is important to really understand how you learn best so that this educational experience is feasible and does not become a burden. There is an immeasurable amount of learning style assessments online that can cater to discovering this information.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveExplaining the role of Approved Veterinary AssistantsJune 14, 2023According to PennWest California, the role of a CVT is to assist the veterinarian in a wide array of tasks- equating the role to a registered nurse in the human medical field.4 These tasks include medical/imaging procedures, anesthetic monitoring, and overall patient care. The role of an AVA is to assist the technician with these tasks—setting up supplies, running laboratory tests, assisting in physical exams, maintaining surgical and medical equipment. This could easily be equated to the role of a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in the human medical field.
