Techies not Trekkies

Veterinary technologists and technicians perform medical tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to treat or to help veterinarians diagnose the illnesses and injuries of animals. Our Vet Tech's work under the supervision of Dr. Hahn who's practice is on the other side of the parking lot from our shelter. Alicia is one of our Vet tech's. I caught her viewing the slide of one of my furry friends who has been feeling under the weather.

I am so excited to see Melissa returning from Dr. Hahn's office. After an animal is taken in to the HSSET they go through a check list of wellness check's. If everything shows all clear, they go into a special room for new animals for two weeks. This is to insure nothing new shows up during their first couple of weeks here. After two weeks, they are moved into the public viewing area depending on space available.

If they are ill, then our Vet Tech's are quick to begin the healing process. We are a caring bunch of people at the shelter and we want all of our precious friends to be at their best.

I am not one to enjoy the poking and prodding, but I am certainly glad to know all of my friends are watched carefully and all animals receive monthly preventative medicines as well. I am usually able to hide when I see one of these guys coming ...