3 Must-reads on veterinary technicians
As National Veterinary Technician week winds down, read these 3 articles in light of these hard-working professionals.
We hope you all had a wonderful National Veterinary Technician Week! Although honoring these colleagues should be practiced year-round, we want to conclude this occasion by expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the tremendous work and commitment technicians provide to their clients, patients, and clinics.
From an inside look into why veterinary technicians love what they do to fun and trendy ideas for celebrating them throughout the year—there’s something for everyone. Happy reading!
- 4 ways to honor your veterinary technicians: From surprising your technicians with customized gifts to offering supplemental PTO, here are some nifty ways to display your appreciation for your technicians all year round.
- Veterinary technicians embrace their roles: This Q&A shares insight on various veterinary technicians' including their favorite part of the career and advice for those interested in pursuing the field and beyond.
- More than a career: A level 3 veterinary technician shares her incredible career path journey: A BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital veterinary technician describes her unique journey into veterinary medicine, plus how this ignited her passion for incorporating animal science education into high schools and technical schools.
Editors note: All veterinary technician content for this month is supported by Banfield Pet Hospital.
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.
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