The Savvy VetTech

A new poll has revealed the costumes pet parents are most likely to put their fur babies in this Halloween. TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) has the adorable details.

Who doesn't love pets in costumes? And no, it's not cruel, just cute. We wish you and your pets a safe and Happy Halloween!

I recently attended a Continuing Education meeting on The Team Approach to Veterinary Dentistry, which was given by Dr. Mike Balke, who is a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry at AZ Veterinary Dental Specialists.

He presented some very interesting and valuable information that I wanted to pass along to our blog readers, because I think these ideas are something that as veterinary technicians you can help implement in the practices where you work.

Every day is a different celebration of something. Whether it is National Coffee Day, Take Your Kids To Work Day, or National Ghost Hunting Day (yes, this was Oct. 1st) there is something for everyone!

This is a very special month to share a vet tech story with Vet Tech Appreciation coming up soon. We know you will be inspired by Catherine Holly's path in veterinary medicine. A huge thank you to Cat for sharing her story; thanks for all you do!

Take this quick quiz to see if you know the fracture types. Be sure to take our other quizzes!

After you have taken your zillionth x-ray for the day, do you ever worry about the radation you are exposed to in the workplace causing lasting health effects on you? Many vet techs have some type of fear about the harm that ionizing radiation could cause. It is important to ensure that you are using good technique and minimizing your risks. If you do this, your radiation exposure will be at a minimum and very unlikely to cause any harmful effects.

Test your Veterinary Drug Knowledge!  See if you can match the Trade Name with the appropriate Generic Name for these medication.  Be sure to take our other quizzes!

The VTNE is not far away for those of you taking it in the November/December testing window. What are some things you can do now to prepare yourself?