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Celebrate Veterinary Technician Week by using all their skills
Veterinary technicians are critical team members every day of the year and have been instrumental in keeping our practices operating during the…
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National Veterinary Technician Week focuses on self-care
The theme this year, “Who We Are When The Stethoscopes Come Off,” focuses on the critical aspect of self-care, said Ed Carlson, president of NAVTA.
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Veterinary technician, other staff members talk about pandemic experiences
Many clinics and hospitals are working through a backlog of appointments and patients in the past year. JAVMA News spoke with veterinary support staff…
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Mars Veterinary Health invests in employee initiatives
Mars Veterinary Health North America announced a $500 million multiyear commitment to create career advancement opportunities, increase workforce…
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Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis?
AVMA staff analyze trends in patient volumes, clinic and hospital incomes, and staffing in those businesses.
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Veterinary technician tasks outlined in model regulation
A template for state regulation of scope of practice for veterinary technicians was created by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards as…
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When will veterinarians get COVID-19 vaccines?
The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting in early January, discussed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The AVMA has advocated for…