Dan Aja, DVM, sees the important work veterinary technicians do to support delivery of high-quality care for pets, engage clients and help hospitals run smoothly. Meanwhile, the veterinary industry still faces challenges developing a consistent model for veterinary technicians, despite multiyear educational, training, and certification requirements. Aja compares the roles of human nurses and veterinary technicians.
Referencing technicians’ passion and dedication, Aja reminds us that vet techs also struggle with student debt, compassion fatigue and suicide.
It is critical that we support these professionals to the greatest extent possible—and it’s
time we all join forces to help give them the recognition and respect they deserve . . . Dan Aja, DVM
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, March/April 2019, page 28. Link.
. . . as an industry, we need to better recognize and utilize the value of credentialed veterinary technicians to help alleviate everything from client wait times to doctor workloads, which, in turn, frees veterinarians up to practice at the top of their licenses as well – Dan Aja, DVM
INSIGHTS: Dr. Daniel Aja is Banfield Pet Hospital’s chief medical officer and senior vice president of veterinary medical operations. He leads Banfield’s internal and external veterinary medicine initiatives, selection and retention of outstanding veterinarians and medical quality initiatives across more than 1,000 hospitals nationwide.