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The effect of collaborative learning between veterinarians and veterinary technicians on the utilization of veterinary technicians by practicing veterinarians.
The ever-evolving curriculum of veterinary schools/colleges has left higher education administrators faced with the task of designing and implementing the training of veterinarians about diagnosing, surgical procedures, pharmacy, and other pertinent clinical topics. In addition, these administrators must also prepare future veterinarians to work within a health care team environment. This study examines how collaborative learning environments involving veterinary and veterinary technology students may influence the role of the veterinary technician (as measured by utilization of veterinary technicians and assignment of duties) within the clinical veterinarian practice. The public demand for quality patient service and care for pets dictates how well a clinic can provide the necessary patient care; thus, it follows that the more the veterinary health care team members understand the role of the team and each member's part, the more the efficiency of the team would be increased. Studies of collaborative learning environments have shown that training in a collaborative setting can have a positive outcome on the individual on the team as well as on the overall operations of the team. This study looked at veterinary graduates who were trained in collaborative learning environments and those graduates who were trained in a noncollaborative setting. The sample included veterinarians who graduated between 2002 and 2007. This descriptive study utilized MANOVA and ANOVA to examine the effects of collaborative learning environments. Results were inconclusive but provided several ideas for further study.
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