VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: NAVTA surveys say some things change, some stay the sameMay 22, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTThe National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) 2024 Demographic Survey provides an opportunity to better understand the current veterinary technician landscape and a valuable opportunity to compare the profession’s evolution since the 2022 survey.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe importance of One Health to the veterinary teamApril 2, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTNAVTA president on how vet team members contribute to One Health partnerships by developing early warning systems that help detect disease outbreaks in animals and humans, and the four ways they add to their own skillsets.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Unionization in the veterinary industryFebruary 27, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTUnionization in the veterinary industry is not a new concept, but it has gained increased attention in recent years. A few pioneering practices have successfully unionized, marking a shift in how the veterinary community views worker advocacy.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 44 increased skills/volunteer opportunities you can achieve and exploreJanuary 29, 2025By  Jamie Rauscher, LVTVolunteering in leadership roles within the field of veterinary medicine is a profoundly rewarding endeavour that offers many benefits both for the individual and the profession at large. The advantages of stepping into a leadership role are extensive, from enhancing professional skills and career opportunities to fostering personal growth and contributing to the community. This article will delve into how volunteering in such capacities can shape your career, enrich your personal life, and drive the advancement of veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 15 fresh takes on recognition – beyond pizza partiesDecember 18, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTWhile pizza parties are a fun and easy way to show appreciation, they might not fully capture the gratitude your staff deserves. If you are looking for more meaningful and varied ways to thank your veterinary team, NAVTA president provides 15 creative and impactful ideas.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 8 steps to create a positive culture and 5 benefitsNovember 21, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTNAVTA president details the importance of fostering a positive culture of learning and growth in veterinary practices, provides practical steps for implementation, and discusses the benefits this culture can bring to both the staff and the practice as a whole.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Leveraging veterinary technician specialists in practice September 27, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTThe veterinary profession recognizes technicians who have obtained a VTS as having greater veterinary medical knowledge and having mastered advanced technical skills. Many technicians who have reached VTS status report an increased sense of job satisfaction and an increased level of respect among their colleagues.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveARE we all on the same team?August 8, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTFor so many of us to have the same mutual goal, we could not be farther apart in our ideals of how we should be working together in our profession. All of us are witness to this every day. From in the clinic to social media platforms, some days are a battlefield and leave us licking our wounds at the end of the day, ultimately questioning our want to stay in the field.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Ensuring cat caregivers have veterinary supportJuly 17, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTThe main goal of caregiver education in feline hospice and palliative care is for the caregiver to have a clear understanding of all diagnostic and treatment options to ensure the cat’s comfort, as well as the expected trajectory of the cat’s disease and the prognosis.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Vet techs can help make your clinic more cat-friendlyJune 12, 2024By Jamie Rauscher, LVTNAVTA president on how credentialed veterinary technicians can be instrumental in helping educate  their co-workers and clients in the benefits of implementing cat-friendly interactions that will help to enhance appointment efficiency and overall human safety.
