Question

Supervision of the treatment area is usually the responsibility of the

A. kennel aide.
B. veterinary practice manager.
C. veterinary technician.
D. veterinary assistant.

Answer 1

Answer: C. veterinary technician.

Step-by-step explanation:

A veterinary technician is the professional who works in an operation theater or treatment area of animals. The duty associated with the technician includes the drawing of blood, assisting in surgery, making arrangements for cleaning, managing anesthesia and giving medications to the animal.

Such a technician cannot make diagnoses, cannot perform surgery and cannot prescribe the medications.

Answer 2

Supervision of the treatment area is usually the responsibility of the veterinary assistant.The tasks of veterinary assistant is to care for animals in an animal hospital or clinic. Working under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician, he or she is responsible for basic tasks. They do many daily tasks, such as feeding, weighing, and taking the temperature of animals. Other routine duties may include giving medication, cleaning cages, or providing nursing care before and after surgery or other medical procedures.