Veterinary support staff knowledge and perceptions of antimicrobial drug use, resistance, and stewardship in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial drug use (AMU) in veterinary medicine may contribute to antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections in both animals and people. Efforts to improve AMU in companion animal medicine are underway and should include all members of the veterinary team, including veterinary support staff. Our objective was to describe knowledge and attitudes regarding AMU, AMR, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in companion animal medicine among veterinary support staff professionals in the United States using an anonymous, online questionnaire. Additionally, we sought to explore veterinary support staff perceptions of their role in the antimicrobial drug (AMD) prescribing process. Veterinary technicians, nurses, assistants, client care representatives, and hospital managers (n = 337) conside

SUBMITTER: Gunn-Sandell L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337104 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature