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4 Pieces of Equipment Every Vet Tech Needs On-Hand

In order to be a successful vet tech, you need to have the proper training to assess the condition of pets that are in your care. The best way to do this is to know how to use the appropriate equipment for the job. Here are some of the pieces of equipment that a vet tech should have on hand or at least have experience using.

Weight Scale

Knowing the weight of a pet is crucial when determining the appropriate dosing for medications. It also gives you a little bit of insight into their overall health. Having this seemingly insignificant piece of information could change the treatment regimen issued by a vet. You should know how to use a weight scale to obtain accurate weights. This doesn’t take a whole lot of training. You just need to take the time necessary to familiarize yourself with the equipment.

Thermometer

A thermometer isn’t something that’s going to take up a lot of space in your equipment box. Its sole purpose is to determine whether a pet is suffering from an infection or some other problem. A high temperature may be indicative of an active infection or that the animal is under stress due to their visit. A lower temperature could be caused by other health conditions. All of these things are something that could help a vet make the proper diagnosis.

Vital Sign Monitors

Vital signs monitoring equipment are an important part of any vet office. Some companies, like Lu Tech Veterinary Industries, Inc., know that they’re routinely used when determining a pet’s condition during intake. Another benefit of having one is that you can participate in surgical procedures. It’s important to be able to monitor the health and well-being of pets that are under anesthesia. This is one of the only means that you’ll have in order to maintain the safety and health of the pet who is undergoing surgery.

Clippers

This is another small piece of equipment that is important to have on hand. Clippers can be used to remove matted fur. They can also be used to prep areas of the body for impending surgical procedures. This piece of equipment has a variety of functions that you may find essential for completing your tasks around the veterinary office. Trimmers may also prove to be beneficial for the required tasks of your day to day job function.

There are other pieces of equipment that you may find beneficial to have on hand. Start with these pieces of equipment to get you going on the road to being a successful vet tech.

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