Technicians

dvm360 is counting down the Top 20 news stories and articles from 2024 with this series of spotlights

The 2024 honoree in the credentialed veterinary technician category holds leadership positions at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York.

Mentorship is how we thrive—not just survive—in this profession

Title clarification and use may be needed for the professionals who assist veterinarians and also care for patients

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), details symptoms of GDV in dogs, and explains why this condition is considered a surgical emergency

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the importance of using Kirby’s Rule of 20

Jamie Rauscher, LVT, president of NAVTA, outlined 5 essential steps veterinary technicians should follow for an effective care plan for a cat in their end-of-life stage

Proposals 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.

Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL, offers advice for veterinary technicians looking for a job

Veterinary technician Ken Yagi explains clinical signs, causes, and the importance of teamwork when treating patients presenting with a respiratory emergency

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), explained why veterinary professionals should know basic employment laws, and discussed misconceptions, addressing concerns in an interview at the recent Fetch dvm360 Conference

Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC), discussed clinical signs of dystocia in the emergency room in a post-session interview with dvm360.

Credentialed professionals share what makes them feel appreciated in their role and talk about National Veterinary Technician Week

Michael Azzarello, MBA, CVT, LVT, president of New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, shares why he chose the veterinary field

Veterinary Industry Giving Tree is receiving the 2024 NAVC Gives award for its efforts in supporting veterinary professionals facing financial hardships

Sheena Davis, LVT, VTS (Dentistry),VCC, shares her journey into becoming a veterinary technician specialist , and how others can do the same

Michael Azzarello, MBA, CVT, LVT, president of New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, talks about licensure for these professionals.

Obtaining a comprehensive but succinct initial history from clients can be a challenge, especially from worried clients.

A bold, new initiative that would increase access to care in a way never before seen in veterinary medicine.

Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM, lists the 3 most important things to keep in mind during emotional conversations with clients

dvm360 chief veterinary officer, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, recognizes technicians to kick off National Veterinary Technician week 2024

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), will be presenting sessions on emergency care at the 2024 Fetch Coastal conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia), discusses the 2024 Fetch Coastal conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and her CE lectures.

Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM, previews his upcoming session at the Fetch Coastal dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey

How one veterinary technician is empowering communities through innovation and philanthropy

Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), explains more about respiratory emergencies, and the role technicians can play in saving these patients, topics he was presenting at the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium.

Many veterinary professionals regularly place catheters, but are they doing it right?

Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL, talks about medical errors in the veterinary profession

Colorado could become the first state to introduce veterinary professional associates by 2026