Veterinary Technician: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A veterinary technician often gives a nervous rabbit a tasty treat while checking on it, so the rabbit feels calm and safe.
Tools of the trade
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Small Scale
A small scale helps the technician weigh a puppy or kitten. Knowing its weight helps the doctor see if it is growing well.
A day in the job
- 9:00 AMThe first pet of the day arrives. The technician weighs a puppy on a small scale and says hello to its family.
Words to know
- Veterinarian
- A veterinarian is an animal doctor. They decide what each animal needs to feel better.
Quiz time
Veterinary technicians are only for cats.
A veterinary technician can show a family how to brush a dog's teeth.
Animals can tell us in words how they feel.