Not exact matches
Dr. Johnson is dedicated to teaching and advising wildlife and
animal welfare
professionals of all kinds and to bringing care, honor, and
respect to
animals whether they are free - ranging, captive, or feral
animals.
Even if the
animal comes from a
professional, well -
respected breeder, it causes
animals from shelters to build up as people overlook rescue
animals for bred puppies.
Publishing
Professionals and The Mar Vista
Animal Medical Center, the publisher and authors, and any sponsors of this Web Site assume no responsibility for and make no warranty with
respect to results that may be obtained from the uses, procedures, recommendations or dosages (if any) contained within.
Central
Animal Hospital is proud to be an accredited member of the American
Animal Hospital Association, an internationally
respected organization dedicated to
professional development and to excelling in more than 900 hospital accreditation standards.
It should always be handled with compassion,
respect, skill, and patience with proper sedatives and the use of sodium pentobarbital, introduced intravenously by a trained
professional in a private room specifically designed for such procedures with no other
animals present.
As one of the primary professions involved in providing high quality care to America's beloved companion
animals, the vet tech is
respected by his or her fellow
professionals and neighbors alike.
When I think of what I seek in a veterinarian, I envision a
professional who examines
animals meticulously while listening carefully to guardians» assessment of the creatures they know and love... who commands the latest technological and medical advances in the field... who is flexible and open minded enough to consider alternative avenues and to take a wait - and - see approach if needed to determine the best course of action... and who treats both
animal and human with
respect, compassion and dignity.
She has earned the
respect of her peers and is asked to contribute articles to prominent
professional journals, including Catnip, the Tufts University publication, and
Animal Behavior Consulting: Theory and Practice, the IAABC journal.
Every year she continues to expand on her education and stay up to date with the ever - changing industry by seeking out well
respected courses and being an active member of the Association of
Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) as well as the International Association of
Animal Behavioral Consultants (IAABC).
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a
professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of
animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying
animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured
animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging
animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other
animals • Care, feed, and safely handle
animals to avoid injury to persons /
animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and
respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
Although Velasquez drew a lot as a child, he did not consider becoming a
professional artist until he took a painting class at Palo Alto College taught by Lloyd Walsh, one of San Antonio's most
respected artists who is known for oddball allegorical paintings of weird
animals or quirky still life subjects.