VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTo 'dental month' or not to 'dental month?' February 5, 2021Veterinary technicians sound off on whether National Pet Dental Health Month is something worth celebrating.
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Video: Tips for opening communication in the clinicNovember 11, 2020They say there is power in language—and, as expected, this notion is especially true in the workplace. This strength of words (or lack thereof) was evident in the results of our recent reader poll.
NAVTA adds team leadersNovember 18, 2019A nonprofit organization that supports veterinary technicians across the U.S. has taken a significant step in advancing its representation of the profession.
Banfield to offer technician appointmentsOctober 15, 2019A new service from Banfield Pet Hospital aims to utilize the skillsets of its in-house animal care professionals through additional types of appointments.
The secret lives of vet techsOctober 6, 2017Veterinary technicians are dedicated professionals that possess very special sets of skills. However, in honor of National Technician Week, Oct. 15-21, I wanted to highlight several technicians who have developed skills well beyond those they display daily at their small animal practices. Veterinary technicians' work and personal lives run the gamut: some work in the pharmaceutical industry, for associations, and in the army. Others work at human hospitals, in journalism, and in startup businesses. Some …
