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Veterinary technicians (America)/Veterinary nurses (Britain) need to be trained in animal restraint, collecting biological samples (blood, urine, skin cells, etc), running diagnostic testing, maintaining legal and accurate medical records, anesthesia and surgical assisting, radiology, nursing (bandaging, administration of medications/treatments), IV catheterization, calculation of drug dosages and fluid requirements, communcation skills in order to gain information and pass on information to clients, animal husbandry skills--appropriate care/sanitation and normal physiology, etc etc
There are accredited programs for gaining the necessary knowledge and skills. In the US, the AVMA accredites programs which grant degrees in veterinary technology. In Britain, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Veterinary Nursing Association determine the requirements for education and training.
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Do you need chemistry to be a veterinary nurse?
Yes you do need chemistry. As well as biology and maths.
What skills will you need to become a veterinary assistant?
The position of veterinary assistant is an entry-level position for veterinary staff and there are no required skills or education. However, experience with animals is highly valued.
What skills do you need as a pediatric nurse?
"What physical traits do i need for a pediatric nurse?"
What sciences do you need to be a veterinary nurse?
You will need to learn anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology and some physics.
How can you become a veterinary radiographer?
There are 2 routes in the UK. Firstly you can train as a human radiographer which is a 3 year degree course. This will allow you to work in a veterinary hospital as a radiographer. The second route is to train as a veterinary nurse. Many veterinary nurses take x-rays as part of their job, and you do not need a degree to qualify as a veterinary nurse (although you can do one).
If you a veterinary nurse in Ireland can you go on to England and do a veterinary degree?
Of course you can.
Can a man become a veterinary nurse?
yes. just like at a hospital or doctor's office, any person can become a veterinary nurse.
How many years of college do you need to be a wildlife nurse?
If a wildlife nurse is a veterinary nurse (called a veterinary technician in the United States), this could be anything from 0-4 years of college depending upon the specific job description and the local laws regarding medical care of wildlife.
What do I need to be good at to become a nurse?
good communication skills
Skills for a nursery nurse?
A nursery nurse cares for babies and small children. Someone who wants to work as a nursery nurse will need the proper training and skills. This may include 3 years of registered nurse qualification.
What is the salary of a veterinary nurse in South Africa?
12000
What qualifications and skills do you need to be a staff nurse?
A staff nurse must have strong critical thinking skills, decision making skills, know how to communicate well, and have great interpersonal skills. A staff nurse must have graduated from a state approved school of nursing as well.
