Whats it like being a pediatric or neonatal nurse?

Veteinary nurse, how? whats is like?

• I would like to become a vetinary nurse, but am curoius how you study to get it, and any vet nurses out there, what is it like? What advice can you give me, and is it possible to become a vet through being a vet nurse?

• Answer:

  In the U.S. Vet Nurses are commonly referred to as Vet Tech. (*Not a Vet Assistant-that require little knowledge and you can get on the job training) -What is the work like? As a veterinary nurse, you would support veterinary surgeons (vets) by providing nursing care for sick and injured animals. Your nursing duties would include: * holding animals and keeping them calm during treatment * giving injections and drugs (under direction of the vet) * collecting blood, urine and other samples and carrying out in-house lab work * sterilising instruments * taking x-rays * preparing animals for operations * assisting during operations by handing instruments and maintaining levels of anaesthetic * carrying out minor procedures such as suture removal. You would often have other responsibilities, including: * taking care of in-patients (feeding, cleaning quarters, grooming and exercising) * conducting clinics for suture removal, post-operation checks and second vaccinations * advising owners about the care of their animals. (You could also have administrative and reception duties.) -Pay ranges from-14,000-23,000 ***Remember that is more than just liking animals-we often see them at their worst, we assist with euthanasia, see a lot of blood, poop, urine, etc. The hours are long, little pay, and typically are work goes unappreciated. We also get bit, scratched, etc. so there is risk to the job as well. Overall I believe it is a self rewarding career and it's what you make it. Even though I personally enjoy the work and love caring for all types of animals-I have come to learn that I can not make enough money to support myself so I'm going back to school-Best of luck to you though!~