When your practice uses technicians like physician assistants, technicians will work at the top of their licenses, improving job satisfaction and employee retention, says Wendy Myers, CVJ. She shares ideas on reallocating types of appointments from veterinarians to technicians and assistants. Of course, checking state guidelines on licensed technician and veterinary assistant duties and whether veterinary supervision must be direct or indirect is a preliminary step before making changes.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, May 29, 2023. Link.
Just as we pay for an appointment with a physician assistant, clients will pay for technician appointments, which are a valuable medical service.” – Wendy Myers, CVJ
INSIGHTS: The ideas for paralleling some of the nomenclatures from human medicine make sense as Myers outlines for health assessments. Also, note the four appointment types she says can be shifted from DVMs to technicians.