“You don't have to go away 100%. You can take breaks. You can come back. You can find where you feel more satisfied,” says Melody Martínez, CVT, in this interview with dvm360.
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Nancy Patsos, LVT, VTS (ECC), discusses unique issues and how practice leadership can help alleviate them.
Melody Martínez, CVT, urges veterinary technicians to unite for fair pay, recognition, and professional growth through collaboration and advocacy in their field.
The first Vet Tech Summit at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania was attended by more than 50 students from 3 area colleges.
The approval will now encourage state veterinary regulatory boards to include credentialed technicians as voting members.
Veterinary Technician Summit panelists at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania discuss opportunities outside small animal practice.
Danielle Chesek, CVT, emphasizes the need for better utilization, title protection, and fair compensation for veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week.
Each year, The American Animal Hospital Association honors a credentialed veterinary technician for their exceptional contributions to animal health.
Check out this week’s headlines.
How veterinary technicians enhance client service, build trust, and avoid common pitfalls in veterinary care.
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In this Q&A, Martínez reflects on her experiences in veterinary medicine as a person of color and on what it takes for clinics to fully recognize an underrepresented professional's "whole person."
Explore the journey of veterinary technicians as Samantha Newton, RVT, pursues specialty certifications, shares insights on emergency care, and discusses essential skills.
Kourtney Conti, CVT, discusses her role as a member of the veterinary team at Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania.
Meghan Wells, DVM, MPH, discusses the value of technicians to the veterinary team and a practice, in a dvm360 interview.
Michael Natale, LVT, emphasizes the importance of confidence, advocacy, and continuous learning in shaping the future of the profession.
Evans reflects on her unexpected path to veterinary medicine, what she wishes other team members knew about technicians, and her advice for aspiring vet techs.
Veterinary technician contributors author articles on a variety of topics such as clinical procedures, patient behaviors and personal experiences that many others can relate to.
The 2025 National Veterinary Technician Week runs through Saturday, October 18.
Lindsay Hallman, CVT, CCMT, VTS (Oncology), discusses how she found her place in veterinary medicine and what it took to earn the VTS credential, in a dvm360 interview.
“It was like my whole being wasn’t valued, and the things I wanted to bring to the profession weren’t being seen," Melody Martínez, CVT, said of her time in emergency medicine.
This step-by-step guide outlines safe placement, maintenance, and removal of central venous catheters, as well as supplies, indications, and contraindications to reduce complications in patients.
Learn how to identify subtle behavioral changes, work with caregivers, and use a multimodal approach to manage pain effectively.
A veterinary hospital in North Carolina was selected from more than 4500 accredited practices in the US and Canada.
Melissa Evans, CVT, LVT, VTS (ECC), describes how some members of the veterinary team actively participate in caring for patients with this serious condition.
Melissa Evans, CVT, LVT, VTS (ECC), explain that patients may suddenly experience breathing difficulties or neurological signs, which may indicate a hypercoagulable state.
Melissa Evans, CVT, LVT, VTS (ECC), discussed these common endocrine conditions in a dvm360 interview.
The annual PRN Veterinary Technician Awards will honor credentialed technicians who embody professionalism, resourcefulness, and necessity.
Melissa Evans, CVT, LVT, VTS (ECC), discussed challenges with feline heart conditions in a dvm360 interview at the 2025 Fetch Kansas City conference.
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