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by Answerbag Staff on January 22nd, 2010

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Can a veterinary assistant perform surgery?

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  • by Charlotte Anne Cox on January 22nd, 2010

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    Veterinary assistants are not allowed to perform surgery on pets, nor can they diagnose a condition or prescribe medications. They can, however, assist a veterinarian in a number of ways--including administering anesthesia and cleaning up after an operation.

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    Indiana Vetrinary Technicians Association: What does a vet tech do?

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