Veterinary technicians: Make the most of your capabilities

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

Michael Shirley, chief empowerment officer at Family Pet Health, shares tips on hosting effective and engaging team meetings.

Julia E. Miller, DVM, DACVD, shares essentials for diagnosing canine allergies

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

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.