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u/n7cajTOW · 1 pointr/VetTech

Thank you so much for all the help!

The techs are all very nice and know I want to learn, the doctors seem kinda hesitant and give short answers.

I’m not sure what they’ll think of officially shadowing, as I’m a kennel attendant we do go to treatment, but it’s more for restraining (and asking questions if I see something interesting, but 95% of the time it’s just holding for vaccines).

Thanks, I didn’t want to jump the gun on books. I downloaded the app and already love it, since I’m usually too embarrassed to ask the techs/people I work with since everything-even a rabies case- is new and interesting to me.

Do you think this would be too soon as well? I only ask because I’m so “new” to biology and anatomy (I took them in high school of course) but since I was never interested I never did well.

Thanks again for all the help, I’m sorry for all the questions. I really appreciate all the help!

u/hippydippylove · 4 pointsr/VetTech

How about some cool textbooks to help you in your day-to-day? Here are a few that I have really enjoyed from school and found helpful:

u/JoyceJokes · 2 pointsr/VetTech

Thats a stethoscope i just got. It is comfortable and you can hear very well with it! I was told to get a stethoscope with a bell on the back because apparently you can hear heart murmurs better with the bell. This one i have been using, its cute it has animals on it. It doesnt have a bell butdogs like it. stethoscope with animals

u/onemanutopia · 1 pointr/VetTech

I'd recommend the textbook Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians edited by Susan Bryant as a good go-to for someone who has done some anesthesia but wants to get more proficient at it. AVTAA, NAVAS and ACVAA all have some good resources, too. Learning to anticipate the surgeon is a very important skill that will come with experience, but it is important to always keep some sliver of your attention on them and what they are doing with the patient, and studying up on surgery is important too. If you love anesthesia so much, leave emergency and go work anesthesia! Commmmee to the dark siiiiiide.

u/shesabiter · 2 pointsr/VetTech

Congrats on the job! I usually wear these sleeve thingies and it's way more comfortable than wearing a shirt under your scrubs since it won't be double layers. I've also found that long sleeve shirts meant for working out are more comfortable material and don't get as hot as like a regular cotton long sleeve shirt.

u/TheLawIsi · 2 pointsr/VetTech

I personally love my littmann light weight. Comfy on my ears and you can hear everything just fine. Plus 40$ on amazon and comes in a bunch of colors is nice. Had it since 2015 at this point. I got a little clock attachment with the seconds hand on it and people love to steal it since our ICU room does not have a clock so if you don't have a watch your SOL. Plus its LIGHT WEIGHT who needs neck problems, not me.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Littmann-Lightweight-Stethoscope-2450/dp/B000F4SP6W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=littman%2Blightweight&qid=1566523409&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Analog-Stethoscope-Watch/dp/B001ULDADW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=stethoscope+clock&qid=1566523491&s=gateway&sr=8-3

u/miningfish · 2 pointsr/VetTech

Here it is on evolve Elsevier.
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9781455728848?role=student

You can get it as an eBook, which is what it links to, or hard copy. I like it as an eBook, since I can easily search for like anesthesia, ect. I also found a discount code that makes it about $84 - code: 92601 - from retailmenot
http://m.retailmenot.com/showcoupon/5395504/#/view/elsevier.com?_=1457248553701

I checked, and it did work.

Another couple quick reference guides we got in school:

Vet tech PDQ ($24) - fits easily in a scrub pants pockets, and is the most condensed book of information you can get.
Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 2e https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323240666/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_gN92wbA1P7YBD

For even briefer, basic info, there is a quick vet assistant study guide ($7) that is pretty cool:
Veterinary Assistant (Quick Study: Academic) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1423216725/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XQ92wbWZ8B76Z

u/beccame0w · 2 pointsr/VetTech

I got this cap from amazon and I love it! Not many people at my clinic use fun caps so I get a lot of compliments on it.

u/jojotoughasnails · 1 pointr/VetTech

I second these! I just got these which are probably my 3rd pair of Merrells. I beat mine into oblivion every time. My old ones finally started hurting my feet after about 2 years. I'm super psyched about my new ones! Great support while still giving me the mobility I need.

u/silverbeat · 1 pointr/VetTech
  • Gift card to your local uniform store

  • VetTechPrep account if she isn't already enrolled,

  • membership to her state association if she's not already a member

  • a really good hand lotion

  • a pocket guide like this one

  • pocket notebook(s) like moleskines or Field Notes

  • an oops kit: tide to-go, some XO deodorizer (gets anal gland stank out of clothes), grandma's secret, etc.
u/sundaemourning · 3 pointsr/VetTech

this is a great book on restraint techniques. i would also suggest getting a book on veterinary medical terminology...it will make so many things so much easier for you to understand. good luck!

u/jacobsheep · 2 pointsr/VetTech

I'm not in Texas, so I don't know what the requirements are. This was the website I found when I did a quick Google search: http://www.tbvme.state.tx.us/

The best review books I've found are the Mosby comprehensive review book and Review Questions and Answers.

Hope this helps!

u/mister_seawolf · 2 pointsr/VetTech

Hey there newvtech,

idexx.com has some fantastic online classes that can actually be put towards your continuing education (which is more important if you're ever planning on becoming registered). Here's the "Vet Tech Bible" as one of my teachers called it in vet tech school. It is massive, and has everything you will ever need to know to be a successful tech.

u/gmattheis · 2 pointsr/VetTech

men's shoe:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YHY3Q7E/

fucking love 'em. steel toe is a hidden treasure that has saved my feets many times.

u/LucyLuPop · 7 pointsr/VetTech

McCurnin's was a great help for me whilst in school. It's not a small text book - but def a good one

http://www.amazon.com/McCurnins-Clinical-Textbook-Veterinary-Technicians/dp/1437726801

u/lawlysmoke · 2 pointsr/VetTech

My textbook, Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians by Bryant is pretty straightforward and informative. I'd rather learn from a textbook / teacher than the shortcut version from someone in the field who is used to doing things the quick (and not always correct) way. You can find it on Amazon for about $30 used, or $60 new. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0813805864/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1