Q. I have two cats that are being neutered tomorrow, and the local vet asks that they stay overnight after being neutered. From what I've read, neutering isn't a serious operation and doesn't take more then a 45 minutes to finish.
Is it normal for a vet to keep male cats overnight after neutering them? Should I seek out a different vet?
Is it normal for a vet to keep male cats overnight after neutering them? Should I seek out a different vet?
A. I have a cat who was kept overnight after being neutered. It broke my heart, having him away from me. But in the end, he did okay. But-- another cat did NOT have to stay overnight. This was a different vet in a new city, though. You could look at it this way-- it's a good thing that they're there, because if there are any complications, the vet or a vet tech will be right there for your cats.
Good luck, and I'll be thinkin' about your boys!
Good luck, and I'll be thinkin' about your boys!
What is the difference between a vet assistant, and a vet technologist?
Q. I am considering going to school to become a vet tech, but I want to get more information about the career, and get info from actual vet techs working in the field. I also want to start volunteering at the humane society, to get some more experience working with animals.
A. Veterinary assistants are anyone working in a veterinary facility assisting the vet or technician who has not met the requirements for credentialing as a veterinary technician. Veterinary assisting is an entry-level position in a veterinary facility with no legal requirements for special education or training.
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a 2 year degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology degree program and have passed the credentialing (typically licensure) exams required by the state in which the veterinary technician will be working. Veterinary technologist is the term for someone who has earned a bachelors (4 yr) degree in veterinary technology. This term is only legally recognized in 1 state--in most states these people are still titled a "veterinary technician". There are still only about 20 schools that offer bachelors degrees in veterinary technology, so technologists are not very common.
Veterinary technicians are required in most states to have a 2 year degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology degree program and have passed the credentialing (typically licensure) exams required by the state in which the veterinary technician will be working. Veterinary technologist is the term for someone who has earned a bachelors (4 yr) degree in veterinary technology. This term is only legally recognized in 1 state--in most states these people are still titled a "veterinary technician". There are still only about 20 schools that offer bachelors degrees in veterinary technology, so technologists are not very common.
What are the alternatives for vet school?
Q. I've applied to vet school last year and didn't get in. I know it is competitive and I've tried to improve my application for admission again this year. BUT, if I don't get in again, does anyone have any good alternatives? I am currently a vet tech and I love it and want to stay in a career related to the sciences. Any ideas?
A. The most obvious choice would be to go to medical school. In fact, most people who can't get into vet school end up going to med school and make a lot more money. Ask any vet and they will tell you that it is a lot harder to get into vet school than med school. When my wife was in vet school, would joke and say about someone who just flunked out of vet school, "There goes a future M.D."
Other career ideas/options are:
nursing
pharmacy
dental/optometry/other professional program
pursue a graduate degree in a biology related field
One other option is to go to law school to become a patent attorney. With your background in biology, you would be marketable to pharmaceutical/biotech companies. You would also make a lot more money as a lawyer too.
Other career ideas/options are:
nursing
pharmacy
dental/optometry/other professional program
pursue a graduate degree in a biology related field
One other option is to go to law school to become a patent attorney. With your background in biology, you would be marketable to pharmaceutical/biotech companies. You would also make a lot more money as a lawyer too.
How much would a vet bill be a west highlander terrier?
Q. My little sister is getting a dog, but I was wondering how much vet bills cost a year. We're getting a 1 1/2 month old puppy, that the owner says has all its shots, but there are probably year shots. How many different medical things do you have to have done to a dog each year and how much do they cost?
A. You need to find a good vet, and ask them.
Prices vary greatly around the world, and from vet to vet. Some vets are changing their mind on vaccination schedules due to recent research.
Figure in the cost of a spay/neuter
And, as dogs are living creatures, there are always odd things that can crop up.
Prices vary greatly around the world, and from vet to vet. Some vets are changing their mind on vaccination schedules due to recent research.
Figure in the cost of a spay/neuter
And, as dogs are living creatures, there are always odd things that can crop up.
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