Day in the life of a Veterinary Assistant!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ธ.ค. 2020
- On a typical day you would have multiple rooms going, many patients to see. Usually you get pulled every way shape and form to help your team.
I have a great team behind me, they have helped me learn everything I know now and are always excited to show me new things and test my capabilities. Although I am still learning and I have a new journey to become licensed, I’m hoping this channel will help out any techs assistants or techs and give some insight on the field!
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I’m a senior in high school and just got certified to be a vet assistant!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 🍾🎈🎊
I’m so happy for you!!
Whats your IG? I have questions 😩
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Congratulations 🎊
I'm a senior and I'll be in college for a vet assistant and my eventual goal is to be a veterinarian
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Same but im a junior next year
I’m really interested in this field of work what is the steps to becoming a vet assistant
@@siagramy8488 what is the major needed ? I’m really interested in becoming a Vet assistant
@@lifeinthebay8360 You don't need to go to college to be a vet assistant. You just need to take a certificate program, just make sure you check with your state's requirements. If you want to be a veterinarian, then you can take any major like: biology, zoology, etc.
I’m a vet assistant about to start the vet tech program in august and this video was very interesting! The clinic I work at is “primary care” so we do not have an in-house lab but it’s cool to see inside a full service vet clinic since eventually I want to work in specialty/emergency 😁
aww I see everyone commenting their goals and accomplishments. I’m currently a college sophomore majoring in Veterinary Medicine and I’m working on completing my PPE hours to be a CVA myself ❤️❤️ wassup future vets?
I'm second year vet student currently doing my preclinical hours at farms, going to start anatomy, physiology and biochem this year and I'm SO excited!!!
So excited for all of us that get to walk down this amazing path! Here's to making the future better for our furry friends.
I’m almost finished with my veterinary technician degree and currently work in a clinic. For all the people asking there is an 18 month Veterinary technician program in Indiana that teaches you everything! From dogs to birds even to horses. It’s great but hard work since you have to learn so fast
What is the program exactly called ?
I work in a fear free hospital so it’s interesting to see how other hospitals operate! Good work!
I’m currently a sophomore, but in my junior year I’m taking a veterinary science class. I feel like my best career path is the vet field, these videos are super helpful and get me excited tysm!
Great video:) I am currently a vet student!
Thank you, gracia's.
Hello, I am 12 going to 8th grade it's been 3 years I have officially decided to try out being a vet and learn more in my days ,and I hope to be one ♥️ Thank you for your information ℹ️
Good luck!
Make sure to get work experience, decide which uni you want to go to and check out the entry requirements! Good luck!
Loved this video and I would watch more of your stuff
Thank you so much! 🥰
totally subscribed! :)
Thanks so much!! There isn’t too many vet tech channels anymore, and I’m looking for more. I’m in the midst of application season where I’m applying for the tech and assistant programs. My goal is to become a tech, anyways thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!!
That’s awesome! Thank you for watching, I hope my videos can help you in the long run! (:
Great video! I just subscribed :) I’m a vet tech myself and loved this video. Please make more veterinary vlogs and videos 💕🐾
Thank you! ❤️❤️
Agree :)
Good Afternoon Aliie
Love the video btw! I’m one class away from becoming a vet tech here in Arizona. Can you please give me an idea of duties a vet tech does on a daily basis? Just so I know more or less
I'm studding VA and I'm so happy, but I need to learn so much more, I need experience....
I graduated High school in 2018 and never took college seriously and now I’m in an Applebee’s making 13.50 and I just got accepted into a vet assistant program and im shitting myself at how excited I am to start these courses and get out of the restaurant business
Congratulations!!! You're going to make the best vet
How is it going for you now?
Just don't expect to make good money 😥
Me too that’s my goal.
I am in the exact same boat. Start school on the 25th and also graduated in 2018(: so excited dude
I just retired from my first career, planning to begin a new career as an assistant, remote learning during the Covid pandemic. Of course, when I started my practicum, we were barely out of restrictions. I was so fortunate to find my practicum and subsequent employer. I walked in and literally had to ask to be taught how to restrain a dog, my first time! Now into all of it and loving it. The point is how you demonstrated it all; I felt like I succeeded when I could recognize your day! It made me smile... Thank you!
Hi, may I ask what was your first career? Was it super different from a vet asst? As I considering beginning a new career as one too, but am afraid it'll be too drastic a change..
Im starting my first job as a patient care assistant in a vet. Im excited but super nervous as I have no experience/ education in the field! This was a great video😃
Aw thank you, once you get the hang of things and get a flow you will rock it in no time!
How did it go?
Very helpful video I got my veterinary assistant certificate back in 2019 I haven’t worked in the field i went to interviews never got a call back and just gave up! Is there any advice you can give me on how to get back in ?? I’m not sure how to explain the gap from me graduating till now
I'm currently a vet assistant at Petco, i just recently started, could you make a video telling us about every vaccine and what it does and whats the rules and how we should talk to our customers and what to properly tell them about the vaccines when they having questions or don't know anything and all that. what to recommend and when to know to recommend .
I can't wait to graduate already !!!! I want to work with them already ! I'm going to college to become a vet assistant, vet tech costs too much and I don't really want to euthanize so I'm happy
I really want to be a large animal vet I’m just not sure where to start I love watching theses videos they are a good start to learning stuff
Find out about the different unis in your country that offer vet (unless you are rich enough to travel overseas for vet haha). Then find out the differences, decide which one you want to go to. Look at the entry pre-requisites and work towards those.
Good luck! It's really competitive since so few universities actually offer vet courses. In Australia there are only four. In New Zealand there is only one. There are quite literally thousands of students across the country competing with you for the same seats.
Make sure you get good grades, and get lots of work experience. I got work experience with animals across the board (wildlife, large animal (cows, horses, sheep, pigs), small animal (cats, dogs, rabbits etc.)). Just anything that helps you stand out.
Good luck!
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How hard is it i am about to start soon.
Hey thanks for the video. It was very informative. I would like to see more videos on what a vet assistant does. I'm also in the Penn foster program for vet tech are you in any of the face book groups?
I am! I think it’s the semester 1 PF group
Pet lovers here too. I love this video.
Thank you!
I'm currently a senior attempting to get my CVA this year!
YESSSS THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUUUTT! Get that CVA!
i have pretty bad social anxiety i but im at a point in my life where i need to do something for a career . im wondering if this is a good path to take.
I’m about to graduate for my veterinary assistant study in the Netherlands! 😊
Wooohoo! That’s so exciting, congrats!! 🎊🎈🍾
So, I finally am going to start school to become a technician. Was the schooling difficult ¿ I never truly liked school but I’m willing to give it my all and not stop cause it is a dream of mine. I also have a piercing on the bridge of my nose, would I truly have to remove my piercing ¿ I don’t mind I just wanna know so I can take it out sooner
I'm so glad this popped up on my feed because I finally decided I want to be a veterinarian, I said it all through elementary anyways, lol. I'm getting ready to be a senior in high school and I'm gonna study to be a vet tech then to a full-on vet.
Do you have any tips on how I can get started now?
Wooohoo!! That’s amazing 🤩
I would start reaching out to clinics to see if you can shadow some vets and staff. I know times are weird right now but there may be clinics open to the idea.
Get the feel for veterinary medicine, see it for yourself. Watch videos, ask questions, volunteer, apply for kennel/assistant positions to really get a step in the door.
There’s no where to go but up from here! 🐾
How is it going now?
Invincible
Please what is the first thing to do when you have new sod in your hospital?
I really want to get into vet nursing but have no idea where to start at all, im 23 years old, and live in Australia, is it a course based thing or do you have to be in a clinic first before being able to do a course? Thanks so much :)
Seeing this video also re-motivated me, such a wholesome rewarding job!
That’s awesome! You can always try and reach out to a clinic first to shadow, see if you even enjoy veterinary medicine and see it first hand.
Look on Indeed, I know a lot of places are always hiring kennel staff and assistants.. that might be a great way to get your foot in!
Then you can always decide if you love it and want to further your education with schooling- or you can go to school first. Either or!
@@alliegarcia3904 thank you so much for the reply that’s really helpful! I’ll see what jobs are lurking around my town to get my foot in the door and do more looking into everything!
I'm 12 and my dream is to be a vet assistant. Not a vet because I don't want to cut them open, but I want to care for the animal and tell the human whats happening im soo exited.
Im still a little confused vet tech and vet assistant are different things? There’s a position going on my local ver clinic level as vet assistant training program* not sure the difference since they don’t give much of an explanation
I am recently graduated veterinarian can u tell me if I registered myself in ECVFG so after registration can I come to USA as a vet tech until I give my exams is that possible or I can choose other options like if I can pass my bcse and after that can they allow me to do as a vet tech Job or I come to USA by just registration in ECVFG
That’s my dream lol
I am becoming a vet tech, I am in high school, a sophomore
Did you go to school or learn on the job? If school what school.
Can you do a video on the difference between a vet assistant and a vet tech please??
Absolutely!
It is highly dependent on the state. Many states have different laws for what assistants can do vs was licensed/registered/credentialed veterinary technicians can do.
@@katanddawg I agree. Also in my experience as a new vet assistant (coming up to almost a year in my first job as an assistant) it also depends on where you work. For example, when I did my on the job training at a small clinic, I got to discharge patients, fill prescriptions etc. Where I am now, I work at a large 24 hour hospital and they don't allow assistants to do those things.
But a simple way to explain the difference is that vet techs are like human nurses. They administer meds, place catheters, take blood etc. Assistants don't do those things but we clean, walk dogs, clean kennels, restrain animals, help in surgery, clean, autoclave and wrap surgical instruments, put patients/owners in exam rooms and clean up after before new patients come in etc. I like being an assistant because there is so many different things to do that you're never bored.
@@PiercingChild Hopefully things become more streamlined soon and consistent between states. CVT/RVT/LVT are fighting for title protection and clearer guidelines regarding the differences between credentialed technicians and assistants.
Technicians, licensed or not, also do all of the things you listed for assistant duties plus more technical skills. It's what makes a great veterinary team!
Iam complete dairy since vocational.. How to get the vetarnary assistent job in newzland.... Iam in Indian
Nice video but I'm confused. At your clinic the vet techs have to look at the cytologies? At my hospital, only the doctors diagnose
We read them to help keep the flow in the clinic, if there is something we are unsure of we’ll have it double checked by a doctor!
What are the duties of a vet tech assistant
Hi! Our son wants to help animals as well. He is a sophomore in highschool. Can he be a certified Vet's assistant while he is in highschool?? Nice video! Thank you!
I don’t see why he can’t. There is a program through Penn Foster that offers the CVA schooling.
It might be an extra load on your son, but it might be worth checking out!
Your local community college should have classes
I'm 38 and wonder if it's too late..I've fallen in love with vet work
It is never too late!
The vet field is always in search of people, if you’re willing to learn and ready to work (hard) then why not?
If it makes you happy, do it! (:
I love dogs so much..I would take great joy in helping take care of dogs (obviously all animals come with it ;) ) I have a soft spot for dogs
@@jacobneaville5557 haha vet med has a ton of dogs but also a lot of many other furry babies!
Talk to your local vet hospitals, see if you can start in reception or maybe kennels or assisting if they’re willing to train!
@@alliegarcia3904 I think I will...thanks allie
Can i be a veterinary assistant with 14 years?or its too far to me ?😅💚💚💚
Hi there :) new subscriber here! May I ask where you went to school to become an assistant ? I am currently enrolled at penn foster to become a vet assistant! What are you able to do as a vet assistant? Thank you in advance!!
My clinic sent me through an online program that’s called ACT (animal care technologies) and from there I took the courses and the assistant board to get my certificate
Honestly it depends on the place you work at and what they allow.
But as an assistant you do draw blood, get together vaccines, assist the doctors and what not. I was planning on making a whole video dedicated to that so stay tuned for
@@alliegarcia3904 thank you so much for replying and for your help!! Love your videos!!! :)
I’m going to school now to be a vet assistant
That’s awesome! Let me know how it goes✨
So far it’s great thank u😊
I am trying to become a veterinary technician and possibly a veterinarian after, is this a solid career choice and do you have any tips???
Honestly I won’t lie to you. It’s not a career for everyone, it is really hard work.
Some days are really hard, some days are super sad and most days are freaking awesome.
I do have another video where I talk more about what the days consist of, it’s called “what to know when you are first starting in vet med.”
But, if you want it, and you work hard there’s nothing you can’t achieve in this field.
How long does schooling take to get certified?
@@jasonvaccaro9145 depends on which certification.
My assistant program took me about a year to complete.
For a certified tech it can take 2 years or more
I recommend the "What being a veterinarian really takes" ted talk
Hello I’m thinking about becoming a vet assistant I wanna know how do I get started and is this a solid career choice and how much you make a month
Hey! I think that’s an awesome goal.
As far as getting started, you can always reach out to different shelters or animal hospitals and apply/volunteer for the kennel position. This will get you into a hospital and slowly introduce you to veterinary medicine. Once you’re there you can always ask questions, maybe talk to the managers about your interest in assisting (hospitals USUALLY promote within the clinic, if you’re a kennel tech and are interested in assisting sometimes they will help move you up to achieve your goal)
As far as money goes, the vet field as a whole doesn’t pay a whole ton. BUT, you an always grow. Every clinic and state are different so you would have to do a little research around where you are to see what they make and if it suits you. You can go on indeed and search vet assistant jobs near you to get an overall idea of what starting pays are!
Was wondering how much more education/training you need to become a TECH ****once you’re already an assistant.
2-4 years of schooling. You can either go online, or in person.
I personally chose online since I work in the field and it’s more hands on action while I work. I picked Penn Foster’s tech program.
It’s a go at your own pace associates degree for vet techs.
I go to a fast paced program that does everything in 18 months, although you have to learn a lot fast and don’t get many breaks
Do Vet assistance need any schooling or Certification ? I’ve been looking online how to become one but I am a little lost
Yes. Either from a community college or trade school. Programs range from 12 to 18 months.
Most vet assistants get on the job training from what I’ve seen but if you want to become a vet tech you will have to go through schooling
Typically it depends on the clinic. Most clinics will train an assistant on the job. You do not necessarily need to be a certified assistant but again it depends on the state.
I know Penn Foster does both a certified assistant and a certified tech course.
I got hired as a veterinarian assistant without any experience/schooling. You can apply for a veterinary assistant job without schooling. :)
Do you get off weekends or just two random days in the week?
Usually I get a weekday and alternating Saturday’s.
Unfortunately the weekday isn’t always the same so one week maybe I’ll have Tuesday off and the next I’ll have a Thursday off
@@alliegarcia3904 so you dont get two days off??
@@liveoffthewallco I forgot sundays !! So I get one day off during the week, alternating Saturdays and always off on sundays.
I totally forgot about that haha.
@@alliegarcia3904 oh lol so for the alternating weekend you could have off saturday and sunday. Then next week it would be sunday and wednesday ? Is it goona be something like that ?
@@liveoffthewallco it’s more like your off days might be Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday one week .. then the next week could be something like Thursday and Sunday are your off days!
Hi where are you from? I'm a certified VA from NY and we are not allowed to draw blood or give vaccines :/
Hey! So every state is different with what they allow assistants to do. Some states are more strict than others. Same goes for clinics, one clinic might allow a VA to do much more than another clinic.
I live in Florida, technically you don’t “need” a license here to do this like blood draws and what not, which can be nice but also frustrating for some CVT’s.
Can I be a veterinary assistant whilst in uni getting my veterinary medicine degree
you have to go to vet school but yes u can be a vet assistant there is a program called pen foster you can take so you wont have to go out and spend so much time to get upgraded from a kennel tech to a vet assisiant
Are you a tech or an assistant? Because I didn’t think that assistance were allowed to administer vaccines and drop blood
I’m a certified assistant, they teach you this in your schooling.
Plus, every clinic is different. Some uncertified assistance can administer vaccines and draw blood. It really depends on the clinic and the state allows.
I noticed clients aren't involved ? Honestly worst part of the field is patient have an owner you have to educate! There is such a thing of a stupid question especially from grown ass pple you have to explain how to care for a dog that need to eat and drink water and train. There is a high rate of suicide in this field. Pple are stupid. Entitled and they multiply. Pple need to show the real side of the field. It's not calm, cute and cuddling BS. Clients can be very ungrateful.
So a vet assistant also draws blood? what other duties do they do. i just enrolled in a vet assistant program.
Honestly it depends on the place you work at and what they allow.
But as an assistant you do draw blood, get together vaccines, assist the doctors and what not. I was planning on making a whole video dedicated to that so stay tuned for it!
Do u need a degree for this job
Cool channel bro.... do you post the submissive urinaters and the shit and spinners too. Lol
Haha I keep those memories right front and center of my noggin 😂😂
This is a bit misleading as assistants don’t draw blood. Depending on the state and hospital, they may. However that’s not a part of the job.
Nor is giving injections.
I have stated in another video that it depends on your state, but it is not necessarily misleading. I in fact do this, every day and it is 100% in my job description.
I'm from SoCal, and I'm a vet assistant. It really depends on the clinic. My old clinic, they wouldn't let me attempt injections or blood draws, but I work somewhere else that gives me the opportunity to do everything. Now I give SQ and IM injections, check vitals, do blood draws, anal gland expression. Have yet to put an IV in, but it's in the works as I go further to get comfortable with surgery stuff. Heck they let me read cytologies for ears and skin
Trying to give advice when you don’t know how to give injections. You don’t go from the top.
You left out the bullshit
That goes without saying 😂😂
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