Veterinary Technician
(Female, Age 38) from Long Beach, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Veterinary Technician |
|---|---|
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 20 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| Years Experience | 3 years |
Career Ratings
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| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Avian and exotic animal hospital. We treat all kinds of exotic animals, as well as domestic.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Assist veterinarian with examinations, injections, anesthesia, pre-surgical setup, assist in surgery procedures and aftercare. Read lab report results to clients and answer client questions regarding animal care.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
no benefits
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
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A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Driving to work. |
| 8am to 9am | Give morning treatments to animals at hospital. Go through each chart of each animal at hospital and note general appearance and condition and any other pertinent information. |
| 9am to 10am | Compile lab reports for veterinarian to interpret and write up. Assist veterinarian with his appointments and take grooming and vaccination appointments of my own. |
| 10am to 11am | (same as 9am -10am) |
| 11am to 12pm | (same as 9am -10am) |
| 12pm to 1pm | break for lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | assist veterinarian in surgery |
| 2pm to 3pm | (same as 9am -10am) |
| 3pm to 4pm | (same as 9am -10am) |
| 4pm to 5pm | (same as 9am -10am). Leave work at 5pm. |
| 5pm to 6pm | driving home from work |
| 6pm to 7pm | home |
| 7pm to 8pm | home |
| 8pm to 9pm | home |
| 9pm to 10pm | home |
| 10pm to 11pm | home |
| 11pm to 12am | home |
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