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Under-utilizing veterinary technicians

July 1, 2021

By Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (nutrition)

Under-utilizing credentialed/licensed veterinary technicians continues to be a hurdle many practices have yet to overcome. Here are areas for improvements.

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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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