VET TECH WEEK 2024
Celebrating Veterinary Technicians
Veterinary technicians, with all their special skills, knowledge, and attributes, are the gears that propel the veterinary team forward, working behind the scenes to ensure an effective team and exceptional client and patient care. The theme for this year's National Veterinary Technician Week is "Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives." On this page dedicated to veterinary technicians, explore all the ways veterinary technicians can change lives, get resources to improve your skills, and submit a colleague—or yourself!—for a chance to be recognized this Vet Tech Week!
National Veterinary Technician Week has come to a close. We wish every week could be Vet Tech Week—because every technician deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication, and we cannot find the words to express our deepest gratitude to these indispensable, critical members of the veterinary community.
We received more than 230 outstanding nominations for our Veterinary Technician Spotlights! It was impossible to choose from everyone’s passionate submissions, and we wish we could have featured every single one of you!
We want to thank everyone who helped make Vet Tech Week a success this year—whether you are a member of the veterinary community or know a veterinary technician in your personal life. And we especially want to thank every single veterinary technician, near and far. You are valued and appreciated! Clinician’s Brief and Dechra are grateful for all you do for your patients and the veterinary profession!
Below, meet our featured veterinary technicians and snag resources to continue the appreciation for vet techs year-round!
OUR FEATURED VETERIANRY TECHNICIANS
FEATURED CONTENT
Veterinary nurses improve team efficiency and patient care when they are empowered to use their full scope of skills in practice. Reap the rewards of these essential team members.
Clinician's Brief surveyed veterinary technicians about industry dynamics, job satisfaction, and pain points in daily practice. View the results here.
In this episode, we talk about how we can make our veterinary technicians—aka multi-talented nurses/anesthetists/gentle restrainers/picky client handlers/finders of lost pens and stethoscopes, we could go on and on—feel extra special for Veterinary Technician Week.
Is “technician” still the correct term for this important and growing role? Two experts debate the differences between “veterinary nurses” and “veterinary technicians.”
RESOURCES FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Veterinary technicians are tasked with a procedure—anesthesia—that is otherwise limited to human doctors, who become anesthesiologists often after obtaining their medical license and training.
Veterinary technicians are an integral part of the team who are equally susceptible to work-related stress and fatigue. This recent survey explored the factors most associated with a greater need for recovery.
Increase your value to a veterinary practice by developing a physical rehabilitation program.
Sometimes even our everyday tasks need a refresher. Watch this video illustrating sterile and proper technique when placing an IV catheter.
Mentorship does not need to be a hierarchical relationship. Follow this approach to ensure the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee.
Credentials aren’t just for veterinarians. Team members in all areas who pursue advanced certifications can develop their own careers while benefiting the practice with their honed skills and expertise.
Orthopedic examinations can be challenging. Use these tips to assess orthopedic patients and interpret the findings.
Clinician’s Brief & Dechra Veterinary Technician Recognition Program: Official Program Rules