Learn about the veterinary technician role and see what a vet tech does. Explore the requirements to become a vet tech with an example of a vet...
Kenichiro Yagi, MS, NAVTA “Vet Tech of the Year” A veterinary technician—a trained nurse for animals—carefully opens a sleeping dog’s mouth. She reveals two rows of sharp teeth and starts taking x-rays to show weaknesses where the enamel has worn down over time. She documents her ob...
For Prior Service Navy applicants, the ASVAB scores obtained from the previous enlistment, regardless of the AFQT score, provided reenlistment in the same Navy job, or an other line score eligible critical rating available, may be used without having to retest. Other Service Veteran (OSVET) app...
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In 1934, scientist Karl Meyer and his assistant John Palmer isolated a new high molecular weight (~4 million Da) polysaccharide from vitreous humor of bovine animals. They found that this polysaccharide contained an amino sugar and uronic acid. The scientist named this new polysaccharide hyaluronic...