Technicians

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America honors one exemplary student chapter and student chapter advisor each year

Scripts for confident client conversations include identifying the reason for the patient’s visit

Surveys conducted separately by Veterinary Management Groups and American Association of Veterinary State Boards support better utilization of credentialed technicians as the solution to workforce issues

The only fully accredited 2-year program in the state is now accepting applications until August 1, 2024

Robin A Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), describes an imbalance in the gut microbiome, during an interview at the 2024 AVMA Convention

In an interview with dvm360, Angela Elia, BS, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), discussed some ways to achieve efficiencies for managing a practice’s caseload that might otherwise be overwhelming to staff.

Melody Martínez, CVT, outlined a variety of nonclinical roles that are accessible and fitting for veterinary technicians, during an interview with dvm360 at the 2024 AVMA convention

Guidelines created by bovine and equine associations help educate the veterinary community on the skills of credentialed technicians

At the 2024 AMVA Convention, Angela Elia, BS, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), discussed one way veterinary technicians can become overwhelmed on the job

Licensed veterinary technicians, now included in the Veterinary Practice Act, will be regulated by the state veterinary board.

Andrew Findlaytor, DVM, shares a tip for veterinary clinics who want to utilize relief veterinarians at their clinic

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Michael Natale, LVT, sit down to discuss various techniques and tips for catheter placement

Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, shared her tips for improving consultations and client satisfaction

Petco Love and Penn Foster hopes to tackle the veterinary technician shortage by providing financial help to technicians

Early intervention strategies and insights into breed-specific dental care to promote pet oral health

The Veterinary Hospital Management Association releases average salary rates from 2023

A talk at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo discussed how these credentialed professions can help increase access to care for pets

This Valentine's Day, be sure to take care of yourself and your wellbeing

Learn how to make this year the year of the technician from this week's guest Wendy Myers, CVJ

Veterinary technicians discuss the importance and impact of donated blood in veterinary medicine.

Terri and Robert Irwin closed out day 2 of the Veterinary Meeting & Expo with praises to the veterinary community, more on the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and even assisted in a marriage proposal.

IGNITE Veterinary Solutions unveils the IGNITE Veterinary Assistant Program

We have compiled a countdown of our top Vet Blast Podcast Episodes in 2023, here is number 8

Erica Brandt, CVT, VTS (ECC), gives an overview of the technology used in cardio monitoring and how to troubleshoot concerning numbers

Be prepared when immersing yourself in the veterinary clinic for the first time

Plus, reindeer crafts and sugar cookie cottages!

Erica Brandt, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains why the cardiovascular system is so fragile and gives one emergency example that can happen

Eight ways to help you reignite your passion for veterinary medicine