title: Educating the exotic animal technician.
abstract: The thorough education of a skilled exotic animal technician is an ongoing process. Providing the educational tools is only the beginning. Building on the initial educational groundwork is required to excel. Veterinary technicians interested in exotic animal medicine must lobby to promote awareness of the demand for exotic pet care; be able to accept, adapt, and apply new data frequently; and receive constant support and encouragement from the exotic animal veterinarian.
authors.affiliation: Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46268, USA. Dutchie@netscape.com
authors.forename: Kellie A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Vander Veen
authors.forename: Michelle S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Schulte
mesh_terms: D017750:Animal Technicians / Q000193:education*; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000379:methods; D004520:Education, Veterinary; D006801:Humans