Consoling injured dogThe week of October 12–18 is a special one, as we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of our outstanding veterinary technicians. National Veterinary Technician Week is an opportunity to spotlight all the meaningful ways Vet Techs serve the health and welfare of animals. From greeting you and taking your pet’s vital signs, to handling your pet with a gentle hand and a pure heart, and then following up with you after your pet’s treatment, our Vet Techs are here for you and your pet.

Perhaps you aren’t aware of what a Vet Tech is and what they do? Well, to begin with, they are amazing! Beyond that, their care, expertise, attention to detail, and love for your pets speak volumes. Please read on to learn how you and your pet might be affected by their special training and care in the future.

Our Values Mean More When They Are Passed Onto You

When you visit Billings Animal Family Hospital, we hope you immediately sense that we truly care about you and your pet. The core values that motivate each and every one of us to benefit our clients are:

  • Compassion
  • Service
  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Our Vet Techs perform the necessary functions that a nurse might in your physician’s office. In addition to being kind, friendly, and competent, our Vet Techs are trained to perform the following responsibilities:

  • Take succinct patient histories and symptoms
  • Provide nursing care
  • Collect specimens and conduct laboratory work
  • Aid in diagnostic and medical procedures
  • Radiology
  • Assist in surgeries and dental prophylaxis
  • Administer anesthesia
  • Prepare animals for surgery
  • Ascertain all equipment, instruments, and supplies are available
  • The field of veterinary medicine and technology has grown exponentially over the past decade and we strive to remain up to date in every way. The continuing education of our Vet Techs is no exception, as we support the addition and integration of new skills and systems to our team. With their help we aim to provide the best possible care to all of our patients. After all, you expect the best for your pet and her or she definitely deserves it.

    Thank You, Vet Techs, For All You Do!

    It’s true, we have a wonderful staff. But we are great because of the people we are lucky and honored to employ as our Vet Techs. We want to thank them for their tireless and selfless work, their experience and empathy, their sweetness and humor. They are vital components to our team here; in fact, we really couldn’t serve our community without their dedication. They not only perform the basic functions of their job with finesse but they go the extra mile each and every day to ensure our clients (human and animal) are at ease.

    Thank you, Vet Techs, for all you do!