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What is Holistic Animal Care and Where To Find It

Holistic animal health care has become an increasingly important part of the veterinary care sector in America. For families that treasure their beloved companion animals, this form of care presents them with a way to avoid the use of harsh medical treatments while also protecting their pet’s health. Especially in the aftermath of events such […]

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Holistic Veterinary Therapies and the Vet Tech’s Role

You may have heard about holistic therapy for people. But did you know that these unique treatments have been making their appearances in veterinary facilities all across the country as well? In fact, more and more veterinary practices today are even choosing to specialize in holistic therapy! While many traditional treatment options focus on just […]

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The Vet Tech’s Role in Educating Pet Owners

One of the most important responsibilities of veterinary technicians is educating pet owners on various issues relating to their pets. Of course, they must never attempt to diagnose health issues or recommend treatment procedures. However, there are several issues that they can speak with clients about, and they are described below. First Things First First […]

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Working in the Field of Veterinary Nutrition

One of the most important developments in veterinary and medical care alike is the realization that preventing illness and ensuring a healthy and long life often requires a healthy lifestyle and diet plan. Among veterinarians, the impact of the provision of a healthy diet for pets of all types has become increasingly obvious. Unfortunately, many […]

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Pet Ownership in America and Employment Opportunities for Vet Techs

The people of America have a vast number of pets. Ranging from solitary dogs and cats owned by apartment dwellers to the large number of outdoor pets found in rural areas, there are over 78 million dogs and over 86 million cats in American households. In addition, a large number of exotic and large pets, […]

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Entering the Field of Animal Therapy

Quality pet care is more important than ever before in the United States, and this has spurred a wide range of specialty fields to ensure that America’s beloved companion animals receive care that is equal to the care their owners can receive. As a part of this, there has been a growing emphasis on a […]

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The Long-Term Animal Care Field and the Veterinary Technician

A growing component of America’s veterinary care sector is long-term animal care. In many cases, modern veterinary medicine permits animals to survive illnesses and injuries that at one point would have been fatal. Chronic conditions, ranging from diabetes to cancer, can now be treated or mitigated by ongoing veterinary care. However, many of these conditions […]

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The Role Of A Vet Tech In Helping Control Pet Obesity

Pet obesity has become a major problem for pets and their health. Obesity in pets as in humans can be traced to many of the health issues that are commonly seen by vet techs and veterinarians in clinics. The responsibility of stemming the decay of pet health lies in the hands of the owners and […]