Radiation Dose to Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians During Radioiodine Treatment of Felis Catus.
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DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001523
Abstract: ABSTRACT The uptake of radioiodine in veterinarians or veterinary staff when 131I is administered via injection to domesticated cats (Felis catus) with hyperthyroidism has not been well studied. Veterinarians and staff undergo specific training for… read more here.
Keywords: dose veterinarians; felis catus; radiation dose; veterinary technicians ... See more keywords
Credentialed veterinary technician intrinsic and extrinsic rewards: a narrative review.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.01.0023
Abstract: The economic literature on veterinary technicians is limited, and the AVMA Task Force on Veterinary Technician Utilization has recommended increasing veterinary technician economic research in several areas. The aim of this review was to provide… read more here.
Keywords: psychology; review; veterinary technicians; intrinsic extrinsic ... See more keywords
Survey of self-reported radiation safety practices among North American veterinary technicians involved in equine radiography using portable x-ray equipment.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.259.8.919
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To describe self-reported radiation safety practices by equine veterinary technicians in North America and identify factors associated with these practices. SAMPLE 154 equine technicians. PROCEDURES An electronic questionnaire regarding radiation safety practices during the… read more here.
Keywords: safety practices; veterinary technicians; equipment; safety ... See more keywords
Musculoskeletal discomfort in veterinary healthcare professions.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-205043
Abstract: BACKGROUND Veterinarians appear to be at risk for work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD), based on surveys conducted outside the US. OBJECTIVE This study provides new information about MSD prevalence in veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the… read more here.
Keywords: discomfort veterinary; discomfort; veterinary healthcare; musculoskeletal discomfort ... See more keywords