Technicians

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 Sam Newton, RVT, pursue specialty certifications, share insights on emergency care, and discuss 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.

“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.

At Fetch dvm360 in Kansas City, Missouri, Melissa Evans, LVT, VTS (ECC), told attendees that rapid stabilization and focused nursing interventions can materially reduce secondary brain injury in neurologic emergencies.

Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM), delivered a keynote address that told a personal story of his career journey on day 1 of the Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

This bill aims to enhance the integrity of the profession, provide clarity for clients, and raise the standard of care for animals across the state.

Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology), describes one way that patient outcomes can be improved.

“This digital community will serve as a cornerstone of connection, bridging classrooms, institutions, and geographic boundaries to unite veterinary technician educators,” wrote the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators.

Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology), provides insights about one way veterinary teams can serve more patients.

Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology), discusses how skilled technicians and assistants can help provide veterinary health services to more patients.

Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), educated veterinary technicians how to speak up and out for themselves and their patients during her lecture at the 2025 AVMA Convention

“Veterinary technicians are wonderful...patient advocates and I think we sometimes...limit ourselves,” says Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFCP, in this interview with dvm360