What are the required 'skills' in veterinary nursing?

I want a list of 'skills' needed to perform in this career. Not tasks or duties, skills.

Requirements & Procedures

General:

* Age 18 years or older
* Proof of high school graduation or equivalent
* Physically and mentally capable of safely performing the role of a Registered Veterinary Technician

Additional Requirements:
Additional requirements include drug testing and obtaining the prescribed uniform. More information on these items will be provided on the first day of class. The Vet Tech student must be able to work in an area with various odors, inhalation anesthesia, zoonotic diseases, cleaning chemicals and low-level radiation. The individual must be able to work in an environment with sick animals, distraught clients, and potentially dangerous biological agents. Must possess the physical stamina to lift heavy animals and remain standing for extended periods of time.

Basic Skills:
The prospective student should have good basic interpersonal, oral/written communication and problem solving skills to interact with a diverse group of people. Should possess the skill to recognize and handle difficult/unpleasant situations and or individuals and the temperament to work in a hospital setting, under supervision. Because veterinary technicians often deal with pet owners, communication skills are very important. Additionally, technicians should be able to work well with others, as teamwork with veterinarians and other hospital staff is an integral part of providing quality patient care. Organizational ability and the ability to pay attention to detail are also extremely important.

Persons interested in careers as veterinary technologists and technicians should take as many high school science, biology, and math courses as possible. Science courses taken beyond high school, in an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree program, should emphasize practical skills in a clinical or laboratory setting.

hmm plastic, enthusiastic, hot, experianced but not to much and has to put out

I did voluntary work at a local animal shelter on weekends during high school. I thought I wanted to be a vet / vet nurse myself.

The 1 and only thing that stopped me was tagging the animals for death and then leading (dragging) them there. It broke my heart and I quit.

If you have a kind heart but are an emotional person, you may find this kind of work too difficult to sleep at night, like I did. It is hard to detach from animals you have loved and spent time with.

Being a vet sometimes means playing God. Are you up for that?

Try pet grooming or training instead if it still bothers you.