'Technicians are our lifeline'
Hey veterinarians, overwhelmed? Unburden yourself and use your techs, says this Fetch dvm360 speaker.
Veterinarians are capable of accomplishing every task that needs to be completed in the exam room. This can lead to Type A behavior of actually doing everything in the exam room, which can eventually result in a nasty attitude and even burnout.
But Fetch dvm360 conference speaker David Dycus, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, has an "innovative" idea.
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"We can utilize our technicians to do the things they were trained to do," he says.
This frees doctors up to focus on their own jobs and redistributes responsibilities, lightening the load, Dr. Dycus says. It also clears a path for veterinary technicians to attain their own career goals.
Watch the video for more.
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