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|Articles|October 17, 2022
3 Must-reads for National Veterinary Technician Week
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
3 articles to honor these key veterinary team members
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Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! To kickstart the occassion and celebrate these hardworking individuals integral to each practice, we have spotlighted 3 relevant articles.
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From maximizing veterinary technicians' skills to the unique assets they bring to the table—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!
5 ways credentialed veterinary technicians can boost practice success : Discover how to help veterinary technicians reach their full potential to bolster the practice while improving their job satisfaction and retention.The value of a veterinary technician : Alexandre Contreras, VT, outlines the one-of-a-kind skills and traits veterinary techincians offer as invaluable team members.A guide to unlocking full veterinary technician potential : Learn these tips on how veterinary technicians can strengthen their position and practice managers can increase revenue by empowering their technicians.
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