Technicians
Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks
October 30th 2024Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.
Celebrating veterinary technicians
Credentialed professionals share what makes them feel appreciated in their role and talk about National Veterinary Technician Week
A veterinary technician’s role as an animal helper
Michael Azzarello, MBA, CVT, LVT, president of New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, shares why he chose the veterinary field