What is a technician appointment?
Examples of services that technicians can provide by themselves or with little supervision.
Technician appointments are patient visits handled by a credentialed veterinary technician rather than a veterinarian. In these visits, technicians administer routine services and some maintenance care. Following are some examples of services that technicians might provide:
- Blood draws for preanesthetic testing
- Thyroid checks
- Heartworm tests
- Urinalysis retests
- Nail trims and bird grooming
- Certain vaccines, such as Bordetella and leptospirosis
- Anal gland expressions
- Scheduled radiographs
- Fluid administration
- Ear cleanings
(Laws about which duties credentialed technicians are allowed to perform vary by state. Be sure to check your state's practice act for a definitive list.)
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