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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 1993, the third week in October has been set |
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aside as National Veterinary Technician Week to recognize the |
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contributions made by members of this caring profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Veterinary technicians play a vital role in the |
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daily functioning of veterinary practices, working under the |
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supervision of a veterinarian; technicians handle many of the same |
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responsibilities that nurses and other medical professionals |
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perform for physicians, such as obtaining and recording patient |
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histories, collecting specimens, preparing for surgeries, and |
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assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures; and |
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WHEREAS, Like veterinarians, vet techs are trained to work |
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with several species of animals; the American Veterinary Medical |
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Association accredits veterinary technology programs leading to |
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associate or bachelor's degrees, which cover such subjects as |
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anatomy, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesiology, clinical |
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pathology, and radiology; all students in AVMA-accredited programs |
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complete a preceptorship, practicum, or externship to gain hands-on |
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experience; after passing their credentialing examination, they |
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must keep their knowledge current with continuing education courses |
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in order to maintain their license; and |
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WHEREAS, The majority of veterinary technicians are employed |
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in private practice, but the demand for their skills is rapidly |
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expanding; today, veterinary technicians also serve in the |
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military, food safety inspection, zoos, wildlife facilities, |
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animal control, diagnostic laboratories, humane societies, and |
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other settings; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly skilled professionals, veterinary |
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technicians work tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of |
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animals, promote humane treatment, and advance the standard of care |
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in their growing field; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize October 15-21, 2017, as National |
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Veterinary Technician Week. |