We as techs (including assistants) are always learning! There's always something we can learn everyday, and that's something that should keep us wanting to continue to work in vet med. Being very detailed orientated not only helps obtain a good history, it also helps our doctors find something that could be off with our patients such as smaller lumps, hidden dermatological spots, or fractured teeth. We spend more hands on time with our patients and we are able to build that trust we can sometimes get a closer look at areas that our doctors might not be able to, so taking that time to notate and inform our doctors is really helpful. It's also a great habit to keep our records as detailed as possible. This includes ensuring what medications/injections were used in clinic, what route, what location (if applicable), and what time given. Hospitalized patients need to have their vitals recorded, their BAR status, if there's vomit/diarrhea/urine, food/water intake, IV fluid infused (if applicable), IV catheter checked (if applicable), and incisions checked if they had surgery. Documentation is key!