The Savvy VetTech

How much money will vet techs make in 2018?

As of January 2018, the average pay for a veterinary technician is:

$14.09/hr, or $31,659/year

The rate ranges from:

$10.23-$18.23 per hour, and $21,467-$41,291 per year

Every veterinary hospital has its share of drama. We all have different personalities and this may create some challenges in the workplace. They key to resolution of drama or conflicts is to identify the role one’s self plays in the puzzle.

Take this personality test to learn more about yourself! I did it and found it very accurate and interesting (it gives immediate results).

We are always touched by many veterinary technicians throughout the year. Here are two inspiring veterinary technicians that won awards in 2017 for their continued service and inspiration in the veterinary nursing field.

Congratulations to Jeni Hudson and Purvi Patel for their awards, service, and influence in our community. 

Did you know that some zoos accept donated Christmas trees as a special treat for their animals? Apparently, giraffes, elephants, deer, and other animals love Christmas trees. The trees have to be “clean,” as some commercial trees may be treated with chemicals.

I am sure you have heard of Veterinary Confessionals. It is a way to get something off your chest. Serious, sad, or funny, I have really enjoyed reading through them- as I can often relate to the sentiments in them.

Today we are learning how to calculate injectable medication that is a percent solution. Let's start with a word problem. Try to answer it first, then click the button for the math and explanation.

Howdy Vet Nurse Student!

We know you are preparing hard for your VTNE by using the VetTechPrep program, reading your books, and whatever other methods that work for you...

Why not take a fun approach by completing this Cross Word Puzzle!

The article by Dr. Dani McVety, The Myth Of Compassion Fatigue In Veterinary Medicine,  really hit home, as it reminded me of a situation that our practice encountered a couple of weeks ago.

Please read it.

Here is a nursing word problem for you Vet Techs, soon to be called Vet Nurses on hot to calculate fluid rates for this dog. Read the case, try to calulate it on your own, and then hit the button to view the answer.

To get this answer, first convert the body weight into kg:

We attended the AVTE meeting this year in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There was a very enlightening lecture regarding the change from  Veterinary Technician to the new title Veterinary Nurse, known as the “National Credential Initiative.”  This will be quite an involved process, and there is a lot of work behind the scenes that needs to take place to make this change happen.

 
There has been an outbreak of Campylobacter that has been sourced to a pet store chain. This is a good reminder to always be diligent about hand-washing and cleaning the hospital.

No matter where pets come from, they can potentially carry a disease that can be passed on to humans or to other pets.

VetTechPrep is dedicated to helping veterinary technicians pass their national board exam, the VTNE. As we have grown over the years, we have become more directly involved with many schools as part of the curriculum for board review.

We continue to work closely with instructors and educators across the country to provide the best board review course available.