Celebrating Veterinary Technicians

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Veterinary technicians are an integral part of practice success. This timeline highlights major milestones and achievements in the profession.

In honor of Veterinary Technician Week coming up, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie asked a group of veterinary technicians: What do you wish doctors in your practice did more of to help you learn, grow, and build confidence?

Veterinary nurses improve team efficiency and patient care when they are empowered to use their full scope of skills in practice. Reap the rewards of these essential team members.

Clinician's Brief surveyed veterinary technicians about industry dynamics, job satisfaction, and pain points in daily practice. View the results here.

Get the most out of mentor-mentee relationships by creating a framework that encourages openness, honesty, and professional growth.

Veterinary technicians are an integral part of the team who are equally susceptible to work-related stress and fatigue. This recent survey explored the factors most associated with a greater need for recovery.

Credentials aren’t just for veterinarians. Team members in all areas who pursue advanced certifications can develop their own careers while benefiting the practice with their honed skills and expertise.

Sometimes even our everyday tasks need a refresher. Watch this video illustrating sterile and proper technique when placing an IV catheter.

Veterinary technicians are tasked with a procedure—anesthesia—that is otherwise limited to human doctors, who become anesthesiologists often after obtaining their medical license and training.

In this edition of Launchpad, we'd like to spotlight some of the most valuable teachers and resources students and early graduates will ever have: veterinary technicians.

Mentorship does not need to be a hierarchical relationship. Follow this approach to ensure the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee.

Increase your value to a veterinary practice by developing a physical rehabilitation program.

Orthopedic examinations can be challenging. Use these tips to assess orthopedic patients and interpret the findings.

This article brings you the information you need to obtain a veterinary technician specialty (VTS) license, registration, or certification.

Is “technician” still the correct term for this important and growing role? Two experts debate the differences between “veterinary nurses” and “veterinary technicians.”