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The Negativity Trap for Veterinary Technicians

by Lori Hehn - Jan 28, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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It can be so easy to fall into the negativity trap. Veterinary Medicine seems especially susceptible to it. Are you or your fellow veterinary technicians and other colleagues heading in this direction?

Negativity is like a virus that can spread throughout the workplace. Read-on to see what you can do to create a more positive work environment.

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A Lesson for Veterinary Technicians on Taking Client Phone Calls

by Lori Hehn - Jan 26, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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I had just started my internship after finishing veterinary school. I was on my emergency overnight rotation, and I was the only one on duty.

One of the veterinary technicians took a phone call from a frantic client that stated her dog had been impaled by a stick through its chest. The owner was obviously told to bring the dog in immediately.

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January 21st Twitter Chat:  Managing Pain In Your Patients

by Lori Hehn - Jan 18, 2016 11:15:10 AM

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If you missed the Twitter Chat with Mele on Running Smooth Anesthesia for Your Patients, here is your chance to join us for another chat...this time on Pain Managment/Analgesia. 

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My Vet Tech Story: Roxane Rocks, CVT

by Lori Hehn - Jan 15, 2016 9:26:59 AM

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This month we are featuring veterinary technician Roxane Rocks, who is a certified veterinary technician.

Roxane is a very inspiring role model for those in the profession and we are excited to share her story this month!

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Bored? Loving Your Vet Tech Job!

by Lori Hehn - Jan 8, 2016 8:30:00 AM

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It is easy to experience burnout in the veterinary profession. Let's discuss some ways you can increase your job satisfaction. All jobs can become routine. If your Vet Tech Job is getting boring, consider these things to boost your love for this profession!

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Resolutions by Dog and Cat

by Lori Hehn - Jan 6, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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It's that time of year again!

Not sure if I ever really follow the resolutions I make for myself. But as I sit here thinking about my own resolutions for 2016, I couldn't help but think about resolutions Dog and Cat might make! (Or maybe these are secretly my resolutions for them...at least for Dog.)

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