#Veterinary technologist student

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Do you have any tips on becoming a vet tech or something someone should know just starting out studying as a vet tech?

Hello!

So first some basic info about how to become a veterinary technician:

(this has further links to information on credentialing and accredited tech programs in the US and Canada)

And here's student tips from people much wiser than I (written for veterinary or human med students, but they also apply for vet tech students)

Hope that helps :)

#veterinary #vet tech #education #students #advice #articles and links

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Hello Hello!

I'm currently studying for my Veterinary Technician Associates Degree & License and Certified Canine Athlete Specialist (CCAS) certification. I grew up in Vet Med, and am working towards my DVM through a non-traditional path to take over the family practice with minimal student debt.

About Me

Name: Elizabeth (She/Her)

Country: USA

Age: 23

Education: Starting my First Year of CVT Studies after getting my first Associate of Applied Science in Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology

Path: I'm studying for a Veterinary Technology Associates Degree, which will then be followed by a Veterinary Technologist Bachelor's Degree and 6 further night courses at my local community college to meet the criteria to apply to Vet School.

Pets: Olive (Bombay Cat, 9.5 Years, found in the garden, her grandmother is now the clinic reception cat that her breeder had turned loose after a divorce), Chewbacca (Terrier Mix, 7 Years, Born in Rescue and adopted, Addison's Disease, retired service dog and groundhog hunter), Roland (Marshall's Ferret, 3 years, Dumped on my Porch), and Phobos (Belgian Malinois, 18 Months, Rehomed from a bomb dog program at 7 months, Current Multi-Purpose Working Dog in Service, SAR, and Protection Sports)*

Post Schedule: Monday (Original Work and Study Posts), Wednesday (Reblogs), and Friday (Lifestyle) mornings at 07:00 EST, Case Studies on Wednesday Nights at 19:00 EST, Bite Club Content on Saturday at 12:00 EST, and Religious content Sunday Evenings at 20:00 EST.

I am also studying my 4th Language, Japanese currently. English is my first language. I'm conversational in both; Irish (Gaeilge) and Polish (Polski), and my working dog is trained in Greek, which I'll study more in-depth after Japanese fluency.

Disabled: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome & Hemiplegic Migraines resulting from Post Concussive Syndrome

Goals

Balance my 60hr work weeks with Church, Sport, Fitness, and Educational commitments

Maintain an average of at least 90% in all courses.

Interests

Dog sports, particularly PSA (Protection Sports Association), Nose Work, Mondio Ring, and Dock Diving. I also used to Barn hunt, and hunt small game with my terrier until his retirement.

Fox Hunting, Eventing, & Dressage, but currently away from Equestrian pursuits after the death of my heart horse in January 2023.

Carnivorous Exotics medicine, especially falcons and ferrets, nutrition, and Canine rehabilitation and sports medicine.

Fiber arts, especially knitting, drop-spindle spinning, and hand quilting.

Homesteading/Off-Grid Living

Eco-Conscious Living with a Paleo-Based diet (although I still consume raw & fermented dairy, and I'll post what my version of dirty paleo looks like later)

Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, etc

Fitness for both canine and human athletes

Reverted Episcopalian with universalist leanings, and I thoroughly enjoy liturgical, scriptural, and world religion knowledge sharing, conversation, and debate.

Women's Rights and Women's Gun Rights, & DV Victim Advocacy

Harm Reduction and Addiction Recovery Support

Assisting in developing Girl's, Women's, Youth, Young Adult, and Recovery ministries with my Church community, and Serving on the breakfast ministry.

That's all folks! I look forward to connecting with you all.

*Not All Dogs are suited for multi-purpose work, especially Service and Protection work, it is of utmost importance to consult your veterinarian, trainer, and decoy about your dog's suitability to do both, and it is important to understand that by having a dog that does both you risk loss of function in one or both of these working disciplines with your K9.

As an aside, all images have Alt Text available, all images are my original work, Adobe Lightroom Preset is Pretty In Pink by Addie Overla nee Woost, and additional editing of Photos is Original and unassisted by A.I. Captured On Samsung Galaxy Devices.

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WEEK THIRTEEN

The semester has come to an end, and it has been quite the journey! I am so glad I was able to publish this blog and share the interesting things I have come across in my internship with you. Tracing back to January, I said that a few of my goals were to deep dive into the how's and why’s of each case to further strengthen my foundation of veterinary medicine and hopefully teach you something new. Looking over a few of my previous posts, from mast cell tumors to vaccines to TPLO’s is has been a very interesting semester! I feel that I have achieved my goal of deep diving into the cases. It has been very refreshing to brush off my pathophysiology and break down different parts of it. Some roadblocks I've encountered along the way have been trying to figure out what to write about next, even if the week was slow. Looking deeper into this reminds me that I don't always need a cool and dynamic case to write about something interesting. Veterinary Medicine is dynamic as it is and there are a million things to write about. To think of how far I've come as a student to a licensed technologist is bizarre! It's always a great reminder to think that everyone has started somewhere and that it's ok to brush up on your basics every once in a while. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing just a few of the cases I have seen with you and I hope you have learned a few things as well. In the future, I hope to continue this blog and publish even more case studies and even some basic things to keep the foundation strong. 

Cheers to a beautiful spring and soon, graduation!!

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Lion kills OAU veterinary worker during feeding

The veterinary technologist in charge of the Zoological Garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, has been killed by a lion on the campus. The management of the institution in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, explained that the incident happened when the deceased was feeding the animals in their den at the garden. Olanrewaju said other members of staff who were at the scene of the incident did everything within their power to rescue the deceased, but the wild cat had already caused severe fatalities on his body. The statement party read, “The management, staff, students and the entire campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have been thrown into mourning following the untimely death of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi. “A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that Mr Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist, who had been in charge of the Zoological Garden for over a decade, was attacked this afternoon, Monday, February 19, 2024, by a nine-year-old male lion when he was feeding them in their den at the Zoological Garden of the university. “The other members of staff who were at the scene of the incident did everything within their power to rescue their boss but the wild cat had already caused severe fatalities.” we gathered that on hearing the sad news, the management team, led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Simeon Bamire, abruptly ended their meeting for an on-the-spot assessment. “Bamire was informed, on arrival, by the acting Director of the University Health and Medical Centre, Dr. Tirimisiyu Olatunji, that all first aid and medical efforts to save the life of the victim proved abortive. “Saddened by this tragic event, the aggressive lion has been euthanised. Mr Olawuyi had been taking care of the lions since they were born on campus about nine years ago but, tragically, the male lion killed the man who had been feeding them. The university said it had sent a delegation to the widow and children of the deceased, imploring them to take solace in God who gives life and also has the power to take life. “Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident,” the statement further read. Read the full article

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60% Rabies Vaccinations Yields Healing for Sarangani

  Sarangani has reached over 60% rabies vaccination coverage on dogs for two straight years. Federico Yadao, Medical Technologist II and Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit Disease Surveillance Officer, cited this as a good indication towards the province’s rabies elimination plan consistent with the Department of Health’s target to free Philippines from rabies by 2030 and the 80% vaccination coverage indicator that the World Health Organization had set to successfully achieve rabies global control. From the 46,138 dog population in Sarangani in 2020, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET) vaccinated 28,421 or 61.60% in 2021. While, 62.18% or 27,917 were vaccinated in 2022 out of the 44,895 reported population in 2021. As of March, 1,950 dogs were already vaccinated based on the 32,256 dog population in 2022. There were also 1,249 cats vaccinated in 2022 which composed 6.25% of the 19,976 population recorded in 2021. As of March, 55 cats were administered with anti-rabies vaccines based on the 3,856 population in 2022. In the Philippines, Dr. Bernard Cababat, Sarangani’s officer-in-charge Provincial Veterinarian, said dogs are responsible for 98% of cases of rabies virus transmitted to humans, while the remaining two percent were caused by bites of cats and other animals.  

Rabies rally. Photo by Jake T. Narte of Sarangani Provincial Information Office.   Dr. Cababat said they are stepping up efforts to eliminate the disease by urging Sarangans to vaccinate their dogs and cats especially that “rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable.” Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease affecting the central nervous system.   Federico Yadao, Medical Technologist II and Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit Disease Surveillance Officer said: “We really do not want to have fatality dahil doon as preventable disease” and cited their collaboration with the Department of Education Sarangani Division." “With DepEd, mas more tayo sa control. Mas more tayo sa preventive na mga activities, rather than curative.”   From 2019 to 2021, the Provincial Health Office reported a total of 4,583 animal bite patients administered with post exposure prophylaxis and 17 deaths distributed as eight in 2019, one in 2020, and eight in 2021. Although Yadao said this is not “alarming” since post exposure prophylaxis are available, but he encouraged everyone to: “limit exposure by being responsible pet owners. Kung ano lang ang kayang alagaan, ‘yun lang ang alagaan.”   The massive vaccination drive is in line with the celebration of the Rabies Awareness Month, but Dr. Cababat pointed out they are doing vaccination all year round in partnership with the offices of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAG), where the program is lodged. Rabies Awareness Month, this year, is anchored on the theme "Rabies-free na pusa't aso, kaligtasan ng pamilyang Pilipino." As part of the campaign, the Provincial Veterinary Office and offices of the Municipal Agriculturist in Malungon held an information drive dubbed as Pet Talks at Malalag Cogon National High School on March 28. Dr. Cababat emphasized the importance of making students agents of the right information about rabies. He said they have considerable leverage to spread the information “being active on social media.” If anyone is bitten by suspected rabid animals, Dr. Cababat advises to directly go to the nearest Municipal Health Office or hospital for assessment and proper medical care.   Sources: THX News & Philippine Information Agency. Read the full article

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Medical laboratory technician

Keiser University – The associate degree program in MLT offered through Keiser University is available at its Fort Lauderdale, Florida location. Location: Cumberland, MD, and Everett and Somerset, PA.Students should be prepared to sit for certification through the ASCP upon completion of their medical laboratory technician school program, according to the school website. Students at Allegany can join the MLT Club at the school. Students also take a trip to the Regional Red Cross Facility in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, during their blood banking class. In the traditional track, students complete 13 courses specific to MLT, one of which includes an internship. Allegany College offers a traditional associate’s degree route, a biotechnology degree option, a biotechnology certificate, and a fast-track MLT program for those who have already completed their general education courses. If admitted, students begin their medical lab technician coursework mid-May, finishing over a 16-month period that features lectures, labs, and clinical coursework.Īllegany College of Maryland – With locations in Cumberland, Maryland, and Everett and Somerset, Pennsylvania, Allegany College of Maryland gives students the opportunity to complete an MLT program in a few different ways. The application period is January 1 to March 15 annually. From there, students can apply for acceptance into the program, but admission is fairly competitive, given that there are just 20 spaces each year. Accreditation: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)Įl Centro College – Located in Dallas, Texas, El Centro College offers an associate of applied science (AAS) degree in MLT but requires students to complete 39 credits in general education courses and health-related courses in the first two semesters.Location: Folsom, Placerville, and Rancho Cordova, CA.Folsom Lake’s MLT degree should help prepare students to sit for the national certifying exam available through the ASCP. Sample courses include clinical microbiology, hematology, and clinical chemistry and urinalysis. In all, ten med tech classes, including four practicums, are completed in the program. The first two semesters consist of didactic coursework followed by a semester of rotations, but these rotations do not align with the school’s typical fall/spring calendar. There are many different programs available in the U.S.īelow are listed just six of the medical lab technician schools offering programs, although there are many more to choose from:įolsom Lake College – With campuses in Folsom, Placerville, and Rancho Cordova, the MLT program at this California-based school leads to an associate of science (AS) degree in medical technology and can take anywhere between 18 to 24 months to complete. Most associate degree programs can be completed in about two years, but some fast-track programs are also available to students, particularly those who already have training in a related healthcare field, such as nursing. Medical lab technicians typically need an associate’s degree to obtain entry-level work in the field, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Degree & Certification Programs Keep reading for details on MLT programs in the U.S., including online options for working professionals.Īssociate's Degree (Technician) or Bachelor's Degree (Technologist) In order to become eligible for an entry-level position, prospective MLTs typically must complete a minimum of a two-year associate’s degree program. These can range from hospital labs to research labs as well as veterinary labs and even public health facilities. Once medical lab technicians have the skills needed for employment, one of the exciting aspects of their job is the ability to work in a wide variety of environments. Not the least of these is the medical laboratory technician, or MLT, who conducts a variety of lab tests to help with the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of conditions as varied as AIDS, cancer, and diabetes.Įntry-level MLTs perform routine clinical lab tests that include hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, serology/immunology, and other diagnostic tests. While no one can deny the importance of physicians, surgeons, and nurses, there are a number of other healthcare professionals who work behind the scenes, often unnoticed, making significant contributions to healthcare. Certification Guides Career Guides Interviews & Features

#Medical laboratory technician

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Abbreviations

This is an alphabetized living document that will be updated over time. It covers abbreviations relevant to the Veterinary medical field, and is only a short collection of hundreds that exist for the benefit of studying/referencing them all together when I need to. If you have any suggestions, concerns, or 2nd definitions for abbreviations feel free to send a suggestion!

Abd - Abdomen

AD - Right Ear

ADR - Ain't Doing Right

AI - Artificial Insemination

ALS - Advanced Life Support

ANS - Autonomic Nervous System

AP - Anterior-Posterior

AS - Left Ear

AU - Both Ears

BAR - Bright, Alert, Reactive

BLS - Basic Life Support

BM - Bowel Movement

BP - Blood Pressure

BPM - Breaths Per Minute / Beats Per Minute

BUN - Blood, Urea, Nitrogen

BW - Body Weight

Bx - Biopsy

Cal - Calorie

Cap - Capsule

CBC - Complete Blood Count

CC - Cubic Centimeter

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CHF - Congestive Heart Failure

CNS - Central Nervous System

COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CRI - Constant Rate Infusion

CRT - Capillary Refill Time

CSF - Cerebrospinal Fluid

CT Scan - Computed Tomography Scan

CXR - Chest X-Ray

C-section - Caesarean-section

C/S/V/D - Coughing, Sneezing, Vomiting, Diarrhea

DDx - Differential Diagnosis

DIC - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Diff - Differential Count

DLH - Domestic Long-Haired Cat

DMH - Domestic Medium-Haired Cat

DNR - Do Not Resuscitate

DOA - Dead On Arrival

DSH - Domestic Short-Haired Cat

Dx - Diagnosis

ECG or EKG - Electrocardiogram

EENT - Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat

ELISA - Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

F - Female

FDA - Food and Drug Administration

Fel - Feline

Felv - Feline Leukemia Virus

FIA - Feline Infectious Anemia

FIP - Feline Infectious Peritonitis

FIV - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

FLUTD - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

FNA - Fine Needle Aspirate

Fx - Fracture

F/S - Female Spayed

GDV - Gastric Dilation/Volvulus

GI - Gastrointestinal

GnRH - Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

Gt - Drop

Gtt - Drops

HBC - Hit By Car

HCT - Hematocrit

Hg - Mercury

Hgb - Hemoglobin

HPF - High Power Field

HR - Heart Rate

Hx - History

IA - Intra-arterial

ID - Intradermal

Ig - Immunoglobulin

IM - Intramuscular

IN - Internasal

Inj - Injection

IO - Intraosseous

IP - Intraperitoneal

IU - International Unit

IV - Intravenous

Kcal - Kilocalorie

KCS - Keratoconjunctivitis

K9 - Canine

LRI - Lower Respiratory Infection

LRS - Lactated Ringer Solution

M - Male

MCH - Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

MCHC - Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

ME - Metabolizable Energy

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

M/N - Male Neutered

NAF - No Abnormal Findings

NPO - Non Per Os (Nothing By Mouth in Latin)

NSAID - Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

NSF - No Significant Findings

O - Owner

OD - Right Eye

OS - Left Eye

OU - Both Eyes

PCV - Packed Cell Volume

PD - Polydipsia

PE - Physical Exam

PLR - Potassium Lactated Ringer

PO - Per Os (By Mouth in Latin)

ppb - Parts Per Billion

ppm - Parts Per Million

PRN - Pro Re Nata (As Things Stand in Latin - 'As Necessary')

PU - Polyuria

PU/PD - Polyuria/Polydipsia

Px - Patient

QAR - Quiet, Alert, Responsive

QID - Quater In Die (Four Times A Day in Latin)

QNS - Quantity Not Sufficient

RBC - Red Blood Cell

RER - Resting Energy Requirements

ROM - Range Of Motion

RR - Respiratory Rate

Rx - Prescription

R/0 - Reproduction Rate Number

SC - Serum Creatinine, or Subcutaneous

SID - Semel In Die (Once A Day in Latin)

SOAP - Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan/Prognosis

SPF - Specific Pathogen Free

SQ - Subcutaneous

Sx - Surgery

S/R - Suture Removal

TPR - Temperature, Pulse, Respiratory Rate

Tx - Treatment

URI - Upper Respiratory Infection

US or U/s - Ultrasound

UTI - Urinary Tract Infection

U/A - Urinalysis

WBC - White Blood Cell

WNL - Within Normal Limits

created Spring 2021.

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Members may or may not have received official training and also may or might not be licensed because specialty. Members of a society may go on to become participants of an academy if they meet the requirements of the academy. NAVTA currently identifies vet technician societies concentrating on the fields of behavior, equine vet technology, zoo vet technology, as well as emergency as well as essential treatment.

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Many state licensing boards need a certain variety of hours of proceeding education (CE) to renew specialist licenses. Joey Koza - Veterinary Assistant. On top of that, with ongoing breakthroughs in technology and also treatments, the majority of veterinary professionals locate it essential to continue capitalizing on academic chances to keep their abilities and also knowledge up-to-date.

Vet Technician What Does A Vet Assistant Make

A vet technician is a credentialed professional whose task entails helping all sorts of pets live healthy and balanced as well as pleased lives. Veterinarian technologies utilize clinical expertise and medical abilities to give routine and emergency nursing treatment under the instructions of a vet. Whether it's facilitating well-check examinations, administering research laboratory tests, or aiding during surgical procedure,.

A veterinarian tech does a broad selection of animal nursing duties under the direction of an accredited vet. Considering that states regulate the kinds of tasks that veterinarian techs can carry out, the range of your responsibilities can vary by area. A number of one of the most common veterinarian technology duties look like those that signed up nurses execute for human patients.

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The UNITED STATE Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that as veterinarian techs execute an increasing number of nursing as well as lab jobs. Across the nation, Relying on your employer, you might have the ability to advance into duties in which you oversee the work of veterinary aides and also other veterinarian service technicians, which could increase your salary even more.

Considering that coming to be a vet professional calls for official education and also specialist qualification, veterinarian technologies are usually accredited to carry out more medical tasks. In contrast,. Some vet aides get in the field with a certification in vet aiding, while others learn abilities at work. Their settings normally entail tasks related to clerical responsibilities and also preserving the workplace.

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While most states regulate the credentialing of veterinary technicians, there's no credentialing process for veterinarian assistants. Nevertheless, For specific requirements associated with veterinarian professionals and aides, you can inspect the state-by-state contrast graph tasks kept by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Veterinarian specialists additionally work carefully with veterinarian technologists in satisfying their everyday duties (Joseph T. Koza, Veterinary Assistant).

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Address: Illinois Joey Koza's Website

Who is Joe Koza?

Joseph T. Koza is a Vet Tech doing well-check exams

Where does Joseph T. Koza work as a vet assistant?

Joesph Koza in Illinois.

In a lot of states, the credentialing procedure coincides for veterinarian technicians and also engineers. Actually,, so those with this title are credentialed as vet professionals. Any kind of added responsibilities of veterinarian technologists are established by their employers, though their responsibilities are restricted to those that can be legitimately done by vet technicians in their state.

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With even more training, veterinarian technologists might be much more certified to function in advancement research-related placements in lab settings. Every jurisdiction utilizes a various designation, but you'll need some kind of permission to function in your state. To certify as a credentialed veterinarian technology, you'll need to meet general education and learning, experience, and evaluation demands, together with any kind of other state-specific standards.

There are on the internet education options as well, though it's most likely that you'll still require to take part in some hands-on scientific experiences. Educational program in a vet tech programconsists of instruction in all facets of pet nursing as well as handling, consisting of lab and medical procedures. When considering veterinarian technology programs, it's essential to search for one that's accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Specialist Education and also Tasks (CVTEA). Joseph Koza.

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As a potential student, picking an accredited vet technology program can assist you: Make sure that you obtain an education and learning that satisfies the highest-quality standardsEarn credit histories that can be transferred to various other recognized schoolsCreate company confidence in your academic credentialsProvide accessibility to U.S. federal government financial assistance If you plan on using your affiliate's level as the basis for a 4-year bachelor's, it is necessary to make certain that your school likewise holds institutional certification from a company acknowledged by the UNITED STATE.

This will boost your opportunity of having your affiliate's level credit ratings accepted by an additional organization if you wish to move them toward a postgraduate degree. While every state establishes its own requirements for managing veterinarian technologies, The, prepared by the American Organization of Vet State Boards (AAVSB), is one of the most usual test used.

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The continuing to be 20 questions are made use of for building future tests. The VTNE is separated right into the complying with 9 major subject locations: Drug store and also pharmacologySurgical nursingDentistryLaboratory proceduresAnimal treatment as well as nursingDiagnostic imagingAnesthesiaEmergency medicine/critical carePain management/analgesia To prepare for the exam, you can download and install example questions as well as review products from the VTNE web site.

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What are your thoughts on the "nature versus nurture" debate? Are certain breeds genetically more aggressive? Or is their behavior learned? I've come across some people who think it's a bit of both, though I myself think that a dog's behavior is centered around how it's treated by its' owner or owners. I recently came back across the debate on an online forum and was promptly told that while I'm a student, my opinion on the matter doesn't constitute evidence (I had never said it did), [1/2]

and that the opinions of my professors, all of whom are either Doctors of Veterinary Medicine or Licensed Technologists, amount to nothing. As someone who has a passion for animals all around, I came here because while I know my professors in person, I feel like an opinion on the matter from an outside and unrelated source could help me gain a bit more understanding on the topic. Forgive me if it’s already been discussed, I tried searching your blog for anything on it but found nothing. [2/2]

The ‘Nature vs Nurture’ debate is honestly a bit of a weird debate, and it has significant potential connotations that may be used by people with certain political agendas.

We have domesticated animals partly (or entirely in the case of the Russian Domestic Fox) by selecting for behavior that we wanted, and over multiple generations the behaviors we wanted became more common. We know in the Russian experiment this behavior change was nature rather than nurture, and this observation would fit with much of what we know about the world.

There are real world examples where we have bred in or bred out particular behaviors in domestic species, sometimes intentionally but sometimes by accident. While an individual animal may be perfectly capable of the behavior, this discussion isn’t really about an individual but the trend seen across the group. As some examples:

Reduced interest in mothering in dairy cows and merino ewes

Egg laying breeds of chicken are less likely to go broody

Herding instinct in herding dog breeds

Retrieving in the retriever breeds

The desire to explode into a gallop at any little provocation in a thoroughbred

So we have certainly bred a lot of ‘nature’ into many of our domestic species, and it seems like wishful thinking to me to claim suddenly that we have not, when we have been deliberately doing so for a long time.

So does breeding, genetics, or an evolutionary history predict a behavior? Yes and no.

Baby mammals know how to suckle, fish know how to swim. These are instincts, behaviors which have been so heavily reinforced in our evolutionary history that they now come essentially pre-programed. But that has taken thousands or millions of generations to cement in.

In the Russian Fox Experiment, it took 10 generations of selection before just 18% of the resulting pups were what you’d consider tame and friendly. That’s a decent correlation, but it’s far from a guarantee of behavior.

Now you look at any given domestic dog and consider what its ancestors have been doing for the last ten generations.

Have they all been herding working dogs? Decent chance that pup will have herding potential.

All award winning agility champions? Probably a good bet for agility.

When you look at aggression in this context you would be hard pressed to predict it, as even if you have ten generations of dogs bred for aggression, only a percentage of those pups will be aggressive, and if you have ten generations bred for friendliness only a percentage of them will be friendly. An individual with a very mixed history, as a rescue puppy might have, who knows where it will come out on this spectrum? And behavior is a spectrum, not just a yes/no binary.

In reality and practice it is fairer to say a breed might have a predisposition for aggression, rather than that it is in their nature to be aggressive. And such breeds are usually labeled as ‘not for beginners’ rather than universally condemned (eg Akita, Husky.)

Because a predisposition doesn’t guarantee the behavioral outcome. Training and handling in the case of dogs, introspection and opportunities in the case of humans, probably has at least as much influence on behavior. A puppy showing signs of aggression in the right hands can still become a well adjusted adult, and a sweet puppy in the wrong home can become a bitey, neurotic mess.

There’s all this thinky, learny, squishy stuff behind the eyes for a reason, and that’s because learning to adapt your behavior is a distinct advantage. Nature might be where an animal starts, nut nurture influences which direction it moves in.

Some animals are too far towards aggression, whether they started there by ‘nature’ or ended up being ‘nurtured’ to that point, and were dangerous to everyone. They all ended up in rescues, and then boarding kennels while those rescues tried to find a foster carer that was properly equipped to handle that dog. And at that point, when simply none of your experienced foster carers feel safe taking on a ‘difficult’ dog, I feel like it probably is best to pull the pin on that one, and put the time and effort into a dog that’s not already reached this untouchable state.

So it’s not nature vs nurture. It’s nature and nurture, and I believe the longer than individual has to learn and grow, the more significant the ‘nurture’ side becomes.

Questions can be submitted through the @ask-drferox blog if you read the FAQ, though comments are preferred to be added below.

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Lion kills OAU veterinary worker during feeding

The veterinary technologist in charge of the Zoological Garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, has been killed by a lion on the campus. The management of the institution in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, explained that the incident happened when the deceased was feeding the animals in their den at the garden. Olanrewaju said other members of staff who were at the scene of the incident did everything within their power to rescue the deceased, but the wild cat had already caused severe fatalities on his body. The statement party read, “The management, staff, students and the entire campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have been thrown into mourning following the untimely death of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi. “A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that Mr Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist, who had been in charge of the Zoological Garden for over a decade, was attacked this afternoon, Monday, February 19, 2024, by a nine-year-old male lion when he was feeding them in their den at the Zoological Garden of the university. “The other members of staff who were at the scene of the incident did everything within their power to rescue their boss but the wild cat had already caused severe fatalities.” we gathered that on hearing the sad news, the management team, led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Simeon Bamire, abruptly ended their meeting for an on-the-spot assessment. “Bamire was informed, on arrival, by the acting Director of the University Health and Medical Centre, Dr. Tirimisiyu Olatunji, that all first aid and medical efforts to save the life of the victim proved abortive. “Saddened by this tragic event, the aggressive lion has been euthanised. Mr Olawuyi had been taking care of the lions since they were born on campus about nine years ago but, tragically, the male lion killed the man who had been feeding them. The university said it had sent a delegation to the widow and children of the deceased, imploring them to take solace in God who gives life and also has the power to take life. “Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incident,” the statement further read. Read the full article

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Pursuing Pharmaceutical Jobs In Pakistan

Nowadays, we know very well about the career opportunities available in pharmaceutical engineering and related fields. But how about those Pharma jobs in Pakistan? It's a question that many and most of the professionals are facing now. Many Pharma Jobs in Pakistan have come under threat of closure due to lack of staff numbers. Pharmaceutical graduates are now realizing the fact that they need to be employed in short duration to sustain their research or business.

Many pharmaceutical institutions are offering quality of education and Islamabad jobs in pharmaceutical engineering to meet the requirements of the market and industry. They are aware of the fact that the number of students opting for pharmaceutical engineering courses is decreasing every year. So, instead of losing these students to the competition, the institutions are providing latest jobs in pharmaceutical industries in Pakistan for experienced professionals who can work independently from home. The job-seekers can apply online for the various positions that are available with these reputed institutions.

There are several Pharmaceutical Jobs in Lahore waiting for skilled professionals to fill up the vacancies. There are several pharmaceutical companies located in different parts of Pakistan, which are providing quality healthcare facilities to meet the requirements of the international patients. The medical manager jobs in Pakistan are in-charge of recruiting and training the doctors and administrative staffs in these institutions. They are offering the latest jobs in pharmaceutical companies, medical management jobs in Pakistan.

If you are an experienced professional and have more than five years experience working in the field of pharmaceuticals, then you can opt for these jobs in Pakistan. You may have to prove your professional expertise through the certificates provided by the educational institutions. This will help you in securing jobs in Pakistan. The educational institutions are also offering jobs in Islamabad and qalim universities.

The main career prospects in the field of pharmaceutical engineering in Pakistan are biotechnological plants, clinical diagnostics plants, nutritional supplement industries, food and beverages industry, nutrition, biomedical science, agriculture, cosmetic industries, veterinary science, environmental health and safety. According to the latest reports, there is an acute shortage of Pharmaceutical engineers in Pakistan. This is a critical time for the pharmaceutical graduates as many of the graduates are finding it difficult to secure jobs in the country. Hence, the career prospects in the pharmaceutical world are looking good for the candidates looking for these jobs in Pakistan.

The demand for these jobs is very high, because there are plenty of openings in all the sectors. These jobs are highly competitive and the salary packages also vary considerably. So, it is important to conduct a comprehensive search to find the right job as per your talent, educational qualification, work experience and skills.

Nowadays, as there is rapid growth in the medical tourism industry, there has been an increase in the number of overseas students entering the country to study and get trained. Many of the graduates who have joined pharmaceutical jobs in Pakistan have also travelled to various other countries like Canada, UK, USA, India, China and South Korea. So, you don't have to restrict yourself with the career options available in Pakistan only. You can also pursue higher education in any of the developed countries like UK, Canada or USA. This will open a lot of career opportunities in the long run.

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What are the Career Options after M.Sc. in Zoology

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How Much Is The Salary of a Medical Laboratory Technician?

They examine body fluid samples in a laboratory setting to detect parasites, bacteria, and other microorganisms that may be causing the patient's disease. Laboratory tests are carried out in toxicology, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology in order to diagnose and treat patients. Medical laboratory technicians work in various healthcare facilities that include hospitals, offices of physicians, research laboratories neogen indonesia, health clinics, veterinary laboratories, medical diagnostic laboratories, and biotechnology companies.

The usual day of a medical laboratory technician begins by setting up and adjusting lab equipment. Throughout the day, their tasks include collecting and receiving blood, tissue, urine, and other body fluid samples from patients. They are required to prepare these samples for routine testing through a microscope or automatic analyzer, which will give results detecting any abnormalities or diseases. The results will then be put into a computer for further analysis using graphs, charts, tables, etc. Some samples may need to be stored under controlled conditions for future use. In preparation for the next day, they clean up the lab equipment at the end of the day.

The career of a medical laboratory technician can be rewarding and also challenging at the same time. An individual must be able to work along well with other health care professionals, including scientists and physicians. A Medical laboratory technician must be patient and detail-oriented since there are the important traits of this profession. All information collected must follow the data protection act and patient confidentiality practice.

Education, Training and Certification

An applicant should first possess a high school diploma in order to enter into a medical laboratory technician program. Students are then required to complete at least an Associate's degree, like a 2-year education program provided by a community college, technical school, vocational school, or university. There are also 1-year certificate programs available from hospitals for those already in related fields, such as nursing.

Medical laboratory technicians are restricted in the duties they can perform, like they cannot perform complex lab tests because they do not have the same type of extensive education as a medical laboratory thermogravimetric analyzer tga technologist. Pursuing further education to become a medical laboratory technologist is therefore advisable for laboratory technicians.

Training programs aim at helping trainees acquire the necessary knowledge and skills they need to enter the workforce. Students undergo hands-on practice in real laboratory settings.

Medical laboratory technicians do not require any certification in most states but some states and employers may require a license before an individual can practice. Certified technicians usually have better job offers and higher salaries. Medical laboratory technicians that want to be certified should complete the accredited education program before they write the licensing exam. Continuing education credits are required every year to maintain certification.