|Articles|December 24, 2021

Top Technician articles of 2021 countdown: Number 1

Author(s)Caitlin McCafferty, Content Producer

We have compiled a list of the top 10 technician articles in 2021, here is number 1.

1. Management of the blocked cat for veterinary technicians

In a recap of a Fetch dvm360® Virtual Session this past May, David Liss, MS, MBA, RVT, VTS (EEC, SAIM), CVPM, discussed facts and practical management tips that the entire veterinary team must know when treating blocked cats.

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Why pet owners decline vaccines: Survey insights and strategies for navigating hesitancy

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