Unless you’ve been hiding, the industry buzz about using veterinary technicians better is familiar. Having credentialed veterinary technicians on veterinary teams with the skills needed is a critical part of building an efficient practice. However, efficiency only comes when those skills are used effectively.
The AVMA continues to promote and support increased involvement and use of credentialed veterinary technicians with tips, CE webinars and client education tools.
The more technicians and other non-DVM staff you have supporting each veterinarian, the more likely your hospital is to operate efficiently.” – AVMA
Source: AVMA. Link. In this article:
- Get tips to make full use of credentialed veterinary technicians in your practice.
- Discover how to utilize technicians’ diverse skillsets to boost practice operations and wellbeing.
- Explore opportunities for continuing education and training for technicians.
INSIGHTS: The benefits of better technician deployment were being touted even before the pandemic. The story hasn’t changed much in the past five years. Those who have implemented better technician engagement are seeing positive results. Use resources like those provided in this article to find a place to start.
Also see: A recipe for success, Today’s Veterinary Business, April/May 2020. Link. The numbers don’t lie! Speaking at AVMA Economic Summit in October 2019, Frederic Ouedraogo, PhD, shared:
- Bringing in another veterinarian resulted in an average increase of 6.3 percent in practice revenue.
- Adding another credentialed veterinary technician delivered a 3 percent increase in practice revenue.