The Role of the Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician

摘要

Often described as the surgeon's primary assistant, veterinary surgical scrub technicians (VSST) play an important role as part of the surgical team. Notable features of a great VSST include familiarity with the surgical procedure, surgeon's preferences and needs, as well as the ability to anticipate, even when things go wrong. VSSTs can augment the veterinarian's recommendations to the client surrounding their pet's surgical procedure as well as assist with client education during all phases of care (pre, intra, and postoperative).