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

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.

Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Michael Natale, LVT, sit down to discuss various techniques and tips for catheter placement

Veterinary technician Ken Yagi explains clinical signs, causes, and the importance of teamwork when treating patients presenting with a respiratory emergency

Credentialed professionals share what makes them feel appreciated in their role and talk about National Veterinary Technician Week