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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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Avoiding the slippery slope of unethical behavior
The American Association of Equine Practitioners addressed the topic of ethics head-on at its annual convention this past December in Orlando, FL.
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Survey results show rise in hospital employee pay
Survey results from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association indicate salaries rose for associate veterinarians and managers at veterinary…
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What do employers, employees want? Communication and relationships
An Aug. 3 panel at AVMA Convention 2019 in Washington, D.C., turned into a spirited discussion with the audience about relationships between employers…
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Pet owners don't recognize what happens during exam
A recent study by Partners for Healthy Pets found that many dog and cat owners fail to recognize what happens during their pet's physical examination…
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
Tools to strengthen your veterinary team
Workplace culture can directly affect business success and contribute to better patient care. Strengthen and empower your veterinary team with these…
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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Intentional, reciprocal communication: keys to effective leadership
Josh Vaisman, founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting, and Andi Davison, a licensed veterinarian technician, gave the presentation “If You Ain’t…
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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
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Advocacy update: Illicit xylazine, retirement saving, and budget wins
What's happening in Washington, D.C., that affects you? The AVMA's Capitol Hill update outlines some of the most recent developments.
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Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
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New COVID-19 tool: Essential employee authorization
In some places where non-essential businesses have been told to close, employees may need documentation that shows they work for essential businesses.…
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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Advocate for veterinary technicians wins top honor
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has named Janet McConnell as the 2015 Veterinary Technician of the Year.
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When work hurts: What to do about rudeness on the job
Rudeness is on the rise across many professions, especially those dedicated to helping others. For veterinary teams that are feeling overworked and…
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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SAVMA sessions prepare veterinary students for their professional journeys
The Student AVMA (SAVMA) Symposium featured sessions to help students navigate the job search, choose an employer, understand contracts and handle…
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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging,…
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Getting to the root of overworked and burned-out veterinary practices
“We have a very challenging workforce dilemma, one that has significant ramifications to well-being and staff turnover,” says AVMA Chief Economist…
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Job hunting during a pandemic
Several veterinarians talked to JAVMA News about how COVID-19 has reshaped their career path, from taking a job sight unseen to opening a clinic after…
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Veterinary leaders concentrate on technician underutilization
The issue of veterinary technician utilization was the main topic during the AVMA House of Delegates’ Veterinary Information Forum
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Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Families with multiple generations of veterinarians have a unique perspective of the profession.
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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Prioritizing well-being at the institutional level
Self-care can only do so much for individuals in a toxic environment