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. 

I am here to say that it is exactly the opposite.

Veterinary technicians are truly the glue that hold the veterinary practice together. I love veterinary technicians not only for the valuable skills they provide, but their caring hearts and often witty sarcasm.

I can say that as veterinarians, we sometimes may not express our thanks enough. We get so caught up in our own busy day that we don't show our appreciation like we should. Nowhere have I met more kind, helpful, and trusting people that I enjoy working with on a daily basis. 

If you are feeling stressed or unappreciated in the workplace, take some time to figure out what would make you feel valued, which often is something internal rather than external. Challenge yourself, be proud of your work, and know that you truly make all of the difference.

For some ways to improve your job satisfaction, check out this important piece on Loving Your Vet Tech Job.

The Top 15 Tips and Tricks for Studying for the VTNE

You're of course going to need to study a ton to nail the test, but there are a lot of tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your study time and we've packaged those up in a free guide.

Some of the Top 15 Tips include:

• Familiarize Yourself with the Test Format
• Tackle the Weak Subjects Early
• Start Sooner and Ease Into It
• ...and 12 more!