As you step into the dynamic and rewarding world of being a veterinary technician, you must recognize and embrace the profound impact you will have on animal health care. At Vetoquinol, we understand the critical role veterinary technicians play in ensuring the well-being of animals. Your contributions extend beyond routine tasks, shaping the foundation of…
By: Nicole Harchuk, MSM, LVT Embarking on a career in veterinary medicine can be an exciting time, whether you are just starting out in veterinary medicine or preparing to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to advance your skills. While the VTNE may seem overwhelming, it is just the first step toward a fulfilling…
Enter to Win a VetTechPrep Scholarship! Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP), in collaboration with VetTechPrep and Vetcetera, has launched the “MVP Prep to Achieve” initiative, offering at least 50 VetTechPrep course subscriptions with full tuition reimbursements to veterinary technician students. This partnership aims to ease the exam preparation burden and foster stronger connections within the veterinary…
MVP & VetTechPrep “Prep to Achieve” The essence of this collaboration is not just to ease the financial burden of exam preparation but to knit a closer bond between future veterinary professionals. With a generous offer of complete tuition reimbursements for at least 50 VetTechPrep course subscriptions, the program opens doors to mastering the Veterinary…
We’re excited to open a new chapter in our educational and career development offerings! It’s our pleasure to provide you with an early look at a new project we’ve been developing: Vetcetera Connect.
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Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP When we last saw Katie,* a young veterinarian whose demanding job was significantly interfering with her life satisfaction, she had decided to improve her physical and mental wellness by adding her favorite hobby back into her routine. She used the S.M.A.R.T. Goals paradigm to create a realistic initial goal of…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Naya* is a twenty-six-year-old veterinarian who is seeing her last patient of the day. The patient, a seven-year-old Golden Retriever named Clara*, is bright, alert, responsive, and very affectionate. Clara’s owners explain that they are seeking humane euthanasia because of Clara’s chronic skin problems. Currently Clara has severe alopecia and…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Mark,* a twenty-eight-year-old emergency veterinarian, started getting serious about creating his self-care plan after a particularly difficult week. He had drawn holiday weekend duty in the ER, and his last shift was exceptionally busy, with a heavy load of trauma patients, many of which didn’t survive. Toward the end of…
Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFP Sydney* is a 41-year-old credentialed veterinary technician with more than twenty years of experience in the field. She typically works 40-50 hours a week at a busy small animal specialty practice, and she loves her job despite the high level of stress. Recently, her 10-year-old son was diagnosed with a…