Vet techs are not required to go to school for that job (at least not in most places)...many receive "on the job training". There are some WONDERFUL, very well-trained techs out there, but that isn't true for all...it really depends on the individual clinic's requirments when hiring techs. So far as giving vaccines...it doesn't bother me that a tech does it because any petowner can buy their own vaccines and administer...it's a pretty easy procedure. But drawing blood...I don't know why but I just never even though about techs drawing blood. I guess I personally haven't seen it done and just never though about it! I suppose it does happen frequently though... I don't think I would personally trust a tech to draw blood...I just won't know how experienced that tech is. However, I know the vet has been through at least 4 years of vet school and I KNOW drawing blood gets practiced a LOT in vet school. Last time Lacy had her blood drawn, I had them draw it in front of me instead of take her to the back...I told them watching did not bother me (and honestly I'd rather watch..and it was super quick). I think I'll make a habit of making sure they only draw blood in front of me from now on...I want to make sure the vet is the one who does it. A blood draw really isn't risky, but it could be if you have someone drawing blood that doesn't have a clue..and how do you know how well trained that tech is??
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