Veterinary Assistant in NYS

[mackdelraye]

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a similar answer when searching around the threads so here is my question:

I am a veterinary assistant at a hospital right now and am responsible for restocking, cleaning, etc. But I have also been helping with administering subcutaneous fluids, running bloodwork, scrubbing patients in surgery, monitoring vitals, taking x-rays, filling medication (non-controlled) etc.

In NYS (where I live), the laws are strict around unlicensed technicians (which is basically what I am) and I want to make sure I am not communicating that I am doing anything illegal on my vet application.

Do you think I should not mention any of this or is it ok since it's what the clinic said I can do? Thank you!

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[sheltermed]

It doesn't sound like you're doing anything you shouldn't be. I'm from NYS and listed blood draws and other stuff that's supposed to be done by licensed techs on my applications a few years ago. You should be just fine to mention anything you've done.

 

[honeypot999]

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a similar answer when searching around the threads so here is my question:

I am a veterinary assistant at a hospital right now and am responsible for restocking, cleaning, etc. But I have also been helping with administering subcutaneous fluids, running bloodwork, scrubbing patients in surgery, monitoring vitals, taking x-rays, filling medication (non-controlled) etc.

In NYS (where I live), the laws are strict around unlicensed technicians (which is basically what I am) and I want to make sure I am not communicating that I am doing anything illegal on my vet application.

Do you think I should not mention any of this or is it ok since it's what the clinic said I can do? Thank you!

If you're super concerned you could say something to the affect of "Under supervision of a liscensed vet tech or veterinarian."