The Savvy VetTech

Last year, I wrote a blog about the heartbreaking euthanasia of a dog due to Rabies exposure when the vaccine was overdue. 

We thought it would be fun to review and test your knowledge of parasites and organisms we see in veterinary medicine. Take a look and see how many you know!

Kristin Ardery has been a vet tech for 25 years.  I have loved learning her story, and she gives great advice for aspiring veterinary technicians.

Thanks Kristin!

Did you know that as a veterinary technician you have the opportunity to further your education and interest by specializing?

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA) recognizes several specialty academies. Members of this type of academy are credentialed veterinary technicians who have completed additional formal training, education, and testing in their field of interest.

Specialties include Dentistry, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care, Behavior, Equine Nursing, Surgery, Clinical Practice and Nutrition, and Zoo Medicine.

Please join us Tuesday March 15th at 5pm PST (8pm EST) for a Twitter Chat with social media expert Danielle K. Lambert!

Social Media is a huge part of today's advertising and client outreach.

Are you doing it properly or are there things you should change about the way you share your hospital's information?

FACT OF THE DAY:

Did you know about the following tidbit about the brain?

We all like to feel valued in our jobs.

There are days where our duties can feel mundane. Cleaning up after pets, drawing blood, pulling up vaccines, restraining fractious animals, getting urinated on...you get the idea.

Sometimes being a veterinary technician can seem like a thankless job. 

FACT OF THE DAY:

Did you know about the following tidbit about the brain?

Almost daily, I have a client tell me that their pet doesn't need a dental because the groomer cleans the teeth. I have also had many clients either take their pets for these "anesthesia free dental cleanings" or ask about them. Veterinary technicians are often asked this question as well. Here are some things to know about so you can properly help to educate clients!

FACT OF THE DAY:

Did you know about the following tidbit about the brain?

FACT OF THE DAY:

Did you know about the following tidbit about the brain?

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Did you know about the following tidbit about the heart?

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Did you know about the following tidbit about the heart?

FACT OF THE DAY:

Did you know about the following tidbit about heart murmurs?