VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy title protection mattersFebruary 9, 2023The justification behind title change efforts is multi-faceted. Title change is an effort to simplify public education and understanding of what the veterinary technician's role on the team is. Some proponents believe a title change will translate into better pay for vet techs. Others believe a new title will end the pervasive title misuse currently occurring at all levels within the veterinary profession.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCalling in the cavalry: get ready RVTsAugust 18, 2022Imagine the time it could save you if multiple things at once were being accomplished: one by your RVT, or RVTs, and one by you. While a registered technician is placing a splint, you could be finishing the discharge instructions. While the splint is happening, another RVT could be performing a dental extraction on a patient they just induced. Again, one veterinarian, three procedures being performed correctly and legally, thanks to the skills of the RVTs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVet technicians need and want title protection; why so inconsistent?March 3, 2022By Ashli Selke, RVT, CVTTitle protection across our profession lacks continuity. The guidelines for this vary across the United States, which creates a huge misunderstanding from within the profession as well as consumers. How can anyone keep up when our title is protected in one state but not even recognized in another? The answer is, we can’t. So, we need to work together to bring the “big” issues to the forefront.
RVT transfer program aims to meet increased demandNovember 12, 2021The University of Missouri (MU) has joined forces with Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Mo., to create a new transfer opportunity for RVT students.
Patient advocacy focus of RVT summitSeptember 20, 2021Pain management, emergency critical care, and anesthesia are set to be explored at the North American Veterinary Community’s (NAVC’s) first annual global veterinary technician summit.
Embrace Pet Insurance launches scholarship for veterinary technician studentsApril 12, 2019Embrace Pet Insurance is awarding three veterinary technician students $1,000 scholarships as part of its Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 school year. "Embrace is thrilled to be supporting the veterinary community by offering these scholarships," says its director of claims, Jenna Mahan, RVT. "The impact veterinary technicians have on the health and well-being of our pets can't be overstated. Our hope is each scholarship gets a lucky student closer to their goal of a career as a veterinary technician." To qualify, students must: • be 18 years of age or older; • be a U.S. citizen; • have a GPA greater than 3.0; and • be enrolled in a veterinary technician program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Students must submit a 500-word essay on why they want to work in the veterinary industry and how their work will make a difference for the pet population in their area. Recent transcripts and proof of the student's enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program are also required. To apply, students must complete the online application and attach their essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. The deadline for applications …
How nurses can grow your revenueMarch 29, 2019What is the difference between an under- and top-performing health-care team? Let's say you schedule appointments every 30 minutes. In an eight-hour workday, one doctor sees 14 patients and has an average transaction of $160, generating $2,240 in revenue. Your average doctor transaction should be 3.2 to 3.5 times your exam fee, according to the Well-Managed Practice Benchmarks Study.1 If you leverage your nursing team and schedule time based on the reason for the visit, you could see 21 patients per day, producing $3,360 per veterinarian and averaging three patients per hour. Revenue rises when you add dental income that nurses deliver. How can nurses help you grow revenue? Follow these steps: Check your staff-to-doctor ratio Every employee feels the hospital is short-staffed. Chances are you may have the right number of employees, but are using them inefficiently. Aim for a staff-to-doctor ratio of 4.7 team members per full-time veterinarian, according to WTA Consultants in Columbus, Ohio.2 This support staff includes two nurses, one veterinary assistant, one receptionist, and 0.7 managers. Assign doctor-nurse teams Designate daily which staff will be outpatient nurses (exams) and inpatient nurses (treatment area). Assign two nurses or assistants to each veterinarian. This medical team …
