Personal/Professional Development

Midlevel Masters

Lincoln Memorial’s new online program is designed to propel veterinary technicians into greater management and clinical roles.

Personal/Professional Development

Following Her Heart

Christen Puckett-Smith traded the media world for a busy and fulfilling career in veterinary practice and organized medicine.

Client Communication

Leading by Example

From start to finish in a patient’s care, and even after discharge, empowered veterinary nurses stay in close contact with clients.

Veterinary Nursing

Rethinking the Technician’s Role in the Age of Telemedicine

Despite their critical role, veterinary technicians are not always recognized for their impact on the pet care industry. It’s time for that to change.

From the Editor

Unsung Heroes

Nearly 3 in 4 survey respondents thought that a credentialed veterinary technician merely performed tasks such as cleaning cages and holding patients.

Veterinary Nursing

Cooperative Care Breeds Better Behavior

Tennessee’s Rachel Lees wants to make Fear Free certification and low-stress handling techniques a part of all veterinary schools.

Practice Management

Rising to the Top

One challenge for every head technician is finding the time to lead the team, manage everyone and work on the floor with patients and clients.

Veterinary Nursing

A Rehab Technician Who Leads by Example

When she isn’t getting patients back on their feet, Purdue’s Jessica Bowditch is training the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Veterinary Nursing

Calling All Superheroes

With an assist from technology, we can maintain and improve the deep client-doctor relationships for which our profession is known.

Innovation/Technology

Let’s Embrace Techs and Tech

Not enough veterinary technicians, you say. There would be if we honored, empowered, paid and retained the ones we have.

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