Here's why:
* Knowledge of medications: RVTs have a deep understanding of veterinary medications, including storage, handling, and dispensing.
* Inventory management: They are responsible for managing the pharmacy inventory, ordering supplies, and tracking medication expiration dates.
* Dispensing: They are trained to dispense medications accurately and safely to clients.
* Client education: RVTs often provide clients with instructions on how to administer medication and answer questions about the medication.
While a veterinarian may oversee the overall pharmacy, the day-to-day maintenance and operations are usually the responsibility of the veterinary technician.