The Savvy VetTech

Take this quick quiz and see how well you know your equine terminology!  Be sure to take our other quizzes!

Even if you do not work in an emergency setting, emergencies will inevitably arrive at the doorstep of your daytime practice.

It is important to recognize an emergency, and more importantly a critical patient, so that immediately life-threatening problems can be quickly addressed.

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Check out this infographic on the small intestine.  

Did you know there are 3 parts to the small intestine.  The small intestine is a major site of digestion and absorption and is dvided into 3 parts:  duodenum, jejenum, and the ileum.  Be sure to check out our other fact posts.

Take this quick quiz and see how well you know your urine crystals!  Be sure to take our other quizzes!

Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. No matter where you live, you and your pets can be at risk for rickettsial diseases.

Hey Vet techs!  What task do you like doing the most in your job? 

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 Did you know bovine mastitis is caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus organism?

Please join us on May 24, 2016 for a Twitter Chat on the very important topic of "Compassion Fatigue." We are fortunate to have an expert in this field joining us as our special guest! 

This month we are featuring registered veterinary technician Jennifer Katz! She has been in practice for 15 years and we hope you will enjoy learning about her path in veterinary medicine.

She offers some wonderful words of wisdom to those in their journey to being a veterinary technician.

Are you prepared for a disaster? You probably have basic supplies ready for you and your family...what about your pets?

As part of general practice, we frequently see newly adopted pets and are asked many questions in regards to training and introducing a new pet into the household.

Veterinary technicians are often this first contact at the time of the appointment and get many questions from the owner about welcoming and care of this new adoptee into their home. We want these new pets to be part of the family and want to ensure a smooth transition.

Sometimes adopted pets need some behavior training and guidance when they are introduced to a new home.

So what makes you feel most appreciated at work?

Is it the love of one your patients, a gift from the boss or something else?

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