title: Technicians and exotic animal training.
abstract: Technicians, whose responsibilities are numerous, play a critical role in a veterinary practice. Clients need a trusted source for quality information on animal training and behavior that is based on science and noncoercive methods. The combination of addressing medical and behavioral needs of exotic animals allows a practice to provide added value for their clients. Technicians can play an important role in executing many aspects of a successful behavior program. From practical application in the examination room for hospitalized patients, to helping clients successfully train their animals at home, the end result is a cooperative patient and satisfied client.
authors.affiliation: Hillview Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 1761 Thornburg Lane, Franklin, IN 46131, USA. alicearvt@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Alicea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schaeffer
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D017750:Animal Technicians; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D024382:Professional Role