Find out how to become a veterinary technician, read interesting interviews with vet techs. Also, a lot of useful information for advancing in the veterinary technician profession.
What Does a Vet Tech Do? If you love animals or own one, you must have encountered the term vet tech. If you wonder what they do or how you can become one, you are in the right place. First, what do tech vets do? Tech vets are also known as veterinary technicians, and their …
Happy Vet Tech Week! This week saw the annual occurrence where we appreciate the work that these crucial members bring to the fore. We posted a contest on Facebook and received an overwhelming response! Our way of giving thanks in addition to announcing the winner is to post some of our favorite comments that we …
Having graduated from a training program accredited by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), the next step is to take the AAVSB Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Once you clear this exam, you’ll earn your credentials and the necessary licensing to practice as a veterinary technician. Before you begin preparing for the VTNE …
Tell us something about yourself and your organization Vet Techs Without Borders Vet Techs Without Borders’ mission is to improve animal welfare by connecting volunteer veterinary support staff to animal rescue organizations that need their help. Our model is to partner with existing rescue organizations and act as a liaison to help volunteers plan trips …
Starting a new job can give you butterflies, the good and the bad kind. Will I fit in with my coworkers? Will I be able to handle the way they do things? Change can make anyone anxious but, it’s especially hard on the person experiencing the brunt of it. As a senior technician, it is …
Unfortunately, not everyone in this field is warm and fuzzy. A wise woman once said, “What other people think about you is none of your business.” In a small knit community and even smaller knit practices, this is a motto to live by. Coming in as a newbie and dealing with an unfriendly workplace can …
If you search for information about veterinary technician schools, you’ll immediately notice that many potential applicants are interested in attending a vet tech school online. This makes sense considering that enrollment in online courses continues to grow, with many students completing some—or even all—of their classes without stepping foot in a traditional classroom. Does an …
By: Nicole LaForest-Mayo BSc., LVT, RVT, CCFT Becoming a veterinary technician was one of the hardest things I have ever done, and many who have gone through the process would agree. For me, I entered college to become a veterinary technician at a pivotal time in our industry. I attended a distance-learning, at your own …
Vet Tech Appreciation Week is coming really soon so we made a list of 10 gift ideas for Vet Techs this special event. You can surprise your colleagues or friends that are veterinary technician professionals and make them feel special for the occasion. Check out these unique gifts for vet techs. If you are a …
What is a Vet Tech? What is it like being a vet tech? A veterinary technician is a certified professional in the field of veterinary technology who provides technical support for veterinarians in the process of patient care. Besides veterinarians, a vet tech is equally involved in the care of patients in veterinary hospitals and …