Yesterday was the day. I remember it like it was…yesterday. I had spent the past four plus months studying, finished my online prep program, and even took two self-assessments that are offered by the ICVA. I had done most, if not all, the things I could do to prepare. I was ready to get it over with. […]
You Never Think About Them Until They Are Gone: Adrenal Hormones and Addison’s Disease
Hypoadrenocorticism, more commonly known as Addison’s Disease, is an endocrine disease in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids. It can be due to either an immune system-mediated destruction of the adrenal gland cortices or due to Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency in the pituitary. The pituitary gland is what sends a […]
Surgery Protocols and Communication: Working Together
Veterinary technicians are required to be flexible and efficient; these are skills that make them integral parts of the veterinary team. Since I am now in my third-year as a veterinary technician I am expected to preform surgical tasks in the same manner as a seasoned veterinary technician with minimal intervention from the instructors. Theory […]
