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Lead in the advancement and fellowship of veterinary technicians in the state of Florida.
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All technicians credentialed with FVTA are eligible for certification renewal.
How To Join1. What is the difference between a veterinary technician and a veterinary assistant?
2.Why do I need to get certified?
3. What is a veterinary technician?
4. What does a Certified Veterinary Technician do?
In veterinary practices, veterinarians diagnose, prescribe, and perform surgery. Most other tasks are delegated to a certified veterinary technician. The duties of a Certified Veterinary Technician shall include:
- Physical Examination
- Obtaining and recording of information of cases
- Client Education
- Nursing of the Hospitalized Patient
- Dietary Management of Patients
- Administration of Medication and Vaccines
- Laboratory Procedures (performing diagnostic tests, etc)
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Radiology and other imaging procedures
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Application of Wound Dressings
- Office/Hospital Management
- Biomedical Research
- Preparation of pharmacological and biological agents