Veterinary technicians are critical to the day-to-day function of veterinary practices, and play vital roles in preserving animal health and welfare. National Veterinary Technician Week provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions.
We value veterinary technicians every day of the year and thank them for all they do. During National Veterinary Technician Week, we honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals. Please join the AVMA in celebrating these important team members.
Empowering veterinary technicians
Empowering veterinary technicians to use all of their training and skills drives practice efficiency and wellbeing—for everyone in the hospital. There’s a clear link between practice revenue and the work of veterinary technicians, and also between veterinary technicians’ job satisfaction and their use of the skills and knowledge acquired in their education. Plus, when we fully utilize all of our veterinary technicians’ skills, we free up veterinarians’ time to focus solely on work that requires their veterinary medical education—and that means more satisfied veterinarians as well.
Educating about the roles of veterinary technicians
Use the AVMA's veterinary technicians brochure in your hospital or at community events to educate people about the important work of veterinary technicians. It's available in both English and Spanish.
