Stuck in Battle Creek: Veterinarians
Friday, November 28th, 2008thebeefish asked:
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Archive for November, 2008
Distance Learning Veterinarian Technician - Career Preparation for Animal Lovers
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
Several distance learning veterinarian technician programs are accredited by the AVMA. Veterinary medicine has become very complex and sophisticated in recent years. Veterinarians use skilled veterinary technicians to perform routine clinical and laboratory procedures. The need for veterinary technicians is expected to grow. Veterinary technician training programs throughout the US are accredited by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).
The AVMA accredits veterinarian technicians programs that are conducted in laboratory, or clinical settings, and involve the humane use of live animals. Most of these programs lead to an associate degree, after 2 years of study. Some lead to a baccalaureate degree, after 4 years. Distance learning veterinarian technician programs offer flexibility and convenience.
Working as a Veterinary Technician
Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of licensed veterinarians. They help them by providing nursing care, preparing for surgery, collecting specimens, advising owners of animals, etc. They are not permitted to prescribe, diagnose, perform surgery, or to do anything that is prohibited by the state’s practice act.
This may be the right career for you, if you like animals, are good at decision making and basic mathematics and enjoy working with your hands. The work involves working with people and handling a variety of responsibilities.
New career fields are opening up for veterinary technicians that involve working in fields related to human beings, as well as animals. Some of them are Military Service, Diagnostic Research, Education, Biomedical Research, Drug and Feed Manufacturing Companies, Zoos and Wildlife Facilities, etc.
Distance Learning Programs
Some of the distance learning veterinarian technician programs accredited by AVMA, are mentioned here. Be sure to investigate each one carefully before enrolling to determine if it is the right program for you.
The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine offers an online Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program. This Associate of Science Program is accredited by the AVMA and is meant for students who are employed elsewhere. Students are required to complete a Clinical Mentorship, with a veterinarian.
The Blue Ridge Community College offers a Veterinary Technology associate degree program, accredited by the AVMA. The program starts every 3 years and is conducted via a live 2-way television connection. One of the eligibility requirements is that applicants must be employed by a veterinarian for at least 20 hours a week.
Distance learning veterinarian technician programs are suitable for students who are employed by a veterinarian or who have developed a relationship with one. Look for an accredited program that is nationally recognized.
By: Jim Zorn
About the Author:
The AVMA accredits veterinarian technicians programs that are conducted in laboratory, or clinical settings, and involve the humane use of live animals. Most of these programs lead to an associate degree, after 2 years of study. Some lead to a baccalaureate degree, after 4 years. Distance learning veterinarian technician programs offer flexibility and convenience.
Working as a Veterinary Technician
Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of licensed veterinarians. They help them by providing nursing care, preparing for surgery, collecting specimens, advising owners of animals, etc. They are not permitted to prescribe, diagnose, perform surgery, or to do anything that is prohibited by the state’s practice act.
This may be the right career for you, if you like animals, are good at decision making and basic mathematics and enjoy working with your hands. The work involves working with people and handling a variety of responsibilities.
New career fields are opening up for veterinary technicians that involve working in fields related to human beings, as well as animals. Some of them are Military Service, Diagnostic Research, Education, Biomedical Research, Drug and Feed Manufacturing Companies, Zoos and Wildlife Facilities, etc.
Distance Learning Programs
Some of the distance learning veterinarian technician programs accredited by AVMA, are mentioned here. Be sure to investigate each one carefully before enrolling to determine if it is the right program for you.
The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine offers an online Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program. This Associate of Science Program is accredited by the AVMA and is meant for students who are employed elsewhere. Students are required to complete a Clinical Mentorship, with a veterinarian.
The Blue Ridge Community College offers a Veterinary Technology associate degree program, accredited by the AVMA. The program starts every 3 years and is conducted via a live 2-way television connection. One of the eligibility requirements is that applicants must be employed by a veterinarian for at least 20 hours a week.
Distance learning veterinarian technician programs are suitable for students who are employed by a veterinarian or who have developed a relationship with one. Look for an accredited program that is nationally recognized.
By: Jim Zorn
About the Author:
Jim Zorn is web master of the Guide to Distance Learning. Please visit to learn more about online colleges and universities, distance learning degrees, majors and courses offered.
http://www.guide-to-distance-learning.com/index.html
http://www.guide-to-distance-learning.com/index.html
Euthanize Innocent Animals? Oh No! Try No Kill Animal Shelters
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
We have all heard of animal shelters where stray, lost, unwanted, abused, and neglected pets can be found. Some of these animals are found on the streets and others are dumped there by their owners who for various reasons no longer seem to want their faithful pets. While some animal shelters have no other choice than to euthanize these innocent animals there are no kill animal shelters.
While these types of no kill animal shelters are in the minority they serve a very valuable to service to the community. Like the regular animal shelters these no kill animal shelters look after homeless animals that have been left behind or turned out by their human families.
In the no kill animal shelters the animals are brought in and given a gentle cleaning to rid them of all of the filth of the streets and unwanted parasites on have decided to make their homes on and in these pets. The veterinarian staff at the no kill animal shelters will treat any of the wounds and injuries that these pets have sustained. In addition any diseases will be cured or the pets will be made as comfortable as possible for the duration of their life.
Once the new tenants to the no kill animal shelters have been groomed and treated by the vet, they are given a new meal and bedded down for a while. These animals at the no kill animal shelters will stay in the shelter while a suitable foster family or adoptive family is found.
The various foster families who work with these unwanted animals will work hard to regain the trust of these animals. In addition the pets will learn to be a part of a family again. They will learn the various commands and obedience commands that are necessary for a household pet. When the animals are ready to be adopted the foster family will bring them back to the no kill animal shelters.
Here the screened and prepared adoptive families will be waiting to see if they are ready to adopt these gentle creatures who are just crying out for some love and caring. These families will be allowed to take their new pets’ home but it will be for a short trial period. During this period the family and the pet will have a chance to bond and grow comfortable with each other.
The adoption process will be allowed by the no kill animal shelters only when they are satisfied with the caring and love that these previously unwanted pets are receiving from their new adoptive families. In many ways no kill animal shelters are the answer for a new life for many pets.
By: Muna wa Wanjiru
About the Author:
While these types of no kill animal shelters are in the minority they serve a very valuable to service to the community. Like the regular animal shelters these no kill animal shelters look after homeless animals that have been left behind or turned out by their human families.
In the no kill animal shelters the animals are brought in and given a gentle cleaning to rid them of all of the filth of the streets and unwanted parasites on have decided to make their homes on and in these pets. The veterinarian staff at the no kill animal shelters will treat any of the wounds and injuries that these pets have sustained. In addition any diseases will be cured or the pets will be made as comfortable as possible for the duration of their life.
Once the new tenants to the no kill animal shelters have been groomed and treated by the vet, they are given a new meal and bedded down for a while. These animals at the no kill animal shelters will stay in the shelter while a suitable foster family or adoptive family is found.
The various foster families who work with these unwanted animals will work hard to regain the trust of these animals. In addition the pets will learn to be a part of a family again. They will learn the various commands and obedience commands that are necessary for a household pet. When the animals are ready to be adopted the foster family will bring them back to the no kill animal shelters.
Here the screened and prepared adoptive families will be waiting to see if they are ready to adopt these gentle creatures who are just crying out for some love and caring. These families will be allowed to take their new pets’ home but it will be for a short trial period. During this period the family and the pet will have a chance to bond and grow comfortable with each other.
The adoption process will be allowed by the no kill animal shelters only when they are satisfied with the caring and love that these previously unwanted pets are receiving from their new adoptive families. In many ways no kill animal shelters are the answer for a new life for many pets.
By: Muna wa Wanjiru
About the Author:
Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on no kill animal shelters, visit his site at NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTERS
Animal experts or veterinary doctors answer only please?
Friday, November 14th, 2008
TheExpert asked:
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I live three hours away from the nearest hospital for animals, so I can’t afford a bundle for the vets or a bundle for gas as far as my money goes, but my cat… My best mouser in fact, keeps moaning. I think he’s in pain. He has been vomiting and panting. He looks bloated, and he won’t let me touch him. He has this occur monthly and then it will go away. I don’t know what could possibly be wrong. The vomit is clear and I don’t think that he could be dehydrated. I”m thinking he could have a painful parasite of some kind that is slowly eating him inside out, as it did for about four of our chickens. Although that is the best thing I can possibly think of . Don’t let that influence your prediction though. I don’t know how to help him. In fact, financially I can’t, so can anyone tell me what is wrong and can help me? Thank you!
Please don’t tell me to take him to a vet. I cannot do that, it will cost a fortune, when I am not even sure that he can be cured. I am three hours away from the nearet place, and the people there are jerks. I’d rather not. I have no time or money or even gas for that matter. I don’t want him to suffer, but if you suggestions can’t help, then he will have to be put out of his misery (and I don’t want to give him the quick gun death, or any death… really!) Although, I think that it could be are crop poisen, that the farm sprayer has been applied to our field. The world needs their food… bug free food. That is probably why he could be sick. Although, I don’t know for sure what it could be. I need home remedies, because I am a busy cow herder who has to keep the cows in order and help my husband with the crops. I’m very busy. I **** to see him suffering, but taking him to the vet is out of the question. Please, please, please understand! I’m not a cruel pet abuser, but a busy farmer!
The Muppet Show. Swdish Chef in Veterinarians Hospital (309)
Friday, November 14th, 2008SwedishChefVideos asked:
What starts as a Swedish Chef sketch finishes with Vet’s Hospital, as the hospital staff discover the chef has a rare case of in-grown coffee pot.
The Muppet Show. Season 3