UC Davis veterinarians used 3 titanium miniplates and 16 screws to repair fractures of the skull, orbit, and midface in a 5-year-old dog named Tessa.
|Articles|August 1, 2008
Idea Exchange: Boarders get bed and breakfast...and a check-up
Every animal that is boarded at our hospital gets what we call a tech exam.
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Every animal that is boarded at our hospital gets what we call a tech exam. A technician examines the animal's skin, coat, and teeth and then notes the results in the patient's record. If the technician has any concerns—for example, the pet has dirty ears that look a little inflamed—we inform the owner, and a doctor examines the animal.
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Brooklin-Page Bray, veterinary assistant
San Antonio, Texas
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