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Tech Talk: Is there really a veterinary technician shortage? A profession in crisis

February 19, 2021

By Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (nutrition)

Unfortunately, no statistics are provided for the number of veterinary assistants employed or other individuals working in a veterinary technician capacity. Given these numbers are of individuals self-reporting as veterinary technicians, it is doubtful it represents only credentialed veterinary technicians. So, does this make a difference?

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To ‘dental month’ or not to ‘dental month?’

February 5, 2021

Veterinary technicians sound off on whether National Pet Dental Health Month is something worth celebrating.

My vet tech said WHAT on Facebook?

April 27, 2017

You arrive at work, go to the staff lounge and pour yourself a cup of coffee to gear up for a busy day. So far; so good. But then you overhear a conversation about John, one of your technicians. John has been disgruntled about some new policies and protocols, and it has shown in his attitude and body language.

10 secrets to keep your veterinary nurses happy

January 27, 2017

This fearless columnist had the confidential and deep conversations you wish you had with your staff, so please open your mind and listen up. After polling technicians, we share their top 10 suggestions, plus a few bonus ones.

The strangest things vet techs have heard clients say

January 2, 2017

It's time for another round of "weird stuff clients say!" vet tech edition, this one with a little more snark than usual. Courtesy r/VetTech on Reddit.

Which Vet Tech School is Best? Community for Accredited Online Schools ranks each one

November 30, 2016

The Community for Accredited Online Schools has come out with rankings for the best veterinary technician schools in the United States. Looking at online and on-campus programs at two-year and four-year schools, The Community for Accredited Online Schools determined which ones have the best overall value for future vet tech students.

Why vet techs are the veterinary profession’s backbone

October 11, 2016

Veterinary technicians are an essential piece to every practice. Whether one or several work at a hospital, veterinarians know that each is crucial to the practitioner, the clients and patients, and the clinic.

The best of the worst pet health advice vet techs have ever heard

October 4, 2016

Educating clients on pet health is one of the most important things veterinary professionals do on a daily basis. But, truth be told, people get pet health from the most unprofessional sources. These are the true stories of vet techs and their not so accurate conversations with pet owners about their health.

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