VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAre we making headway or losing ground?October 28, 2021By By Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (nutrition)Veterinary technician underutilization, lack of job satisfaction, lack of professional respect, limited career advancement, low wages, and lack of employee benefits have been reported in multiple surveys for decades as the primary reasons individuals leave the field. I contend these are also reasons we do not have more individuals entering the profession.
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Liquid biopsy focus of free RACE-approved online CEOctober 26, 2021Veterinary professionals interested in learning about a new tool in cancer detection and characterization can sign up for an upcoming continuing education (CE) course, sponsored by PetDX.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to properly utilize your techsOctober 22, 2021Since DVMs are not trained with techs, they do not have the opportunity to observe many of the in-depth tasks licensed techs are educated to perform. This is where the techs themselves must step up.
Domestic violence initiative gets $50K grantOctober 19, 2021An initiative aimed at protecting domestic abuse survivors and their pets, as well as preserving the human-animal bond, has just received a sizable donation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHacks from the hive mindOctober 14, 2021I reached out through social media asking technicians from all over for tips or skills they have learned over the years; answers ranged from how best to practice for various codes, administering oral medications, protecting catheters, to building a better practice culture.
Carbon neutrality goal set by pet food giantOctober 12, 2021Transitioning to renewable electricity and reducing waste are among the steps set to be taken by Royal Canin to achieve net zero within four years.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnostic tests: the good, the bad, and the uglyOctober 7, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMADiagnostic testing is not an oracle, which we consult blindly in the hope of replacing confusion with wisdom. It is a targeted process of collecting and evaluating specific information in the context of our existing understanding, and altering that understanding incrementally to better approximate reality and inform our actions.
Veterinary efforts support antimicrobial stewardshipOctober 6, 2021When it comes to the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), animal health professionals seem to understand the crucial role they play.
2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 4, 2021Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
How to make Vet Tech Week a successOctober 4, 2021It’s that time of year again. No, not biennial inventory counts or holiday scheduling. I’m talking about Veterinary Technician Week, often known as Vet Tech Week.
