The media coverage for National Vet Tech week was ramped up this year. Animal health pros across America celebrated the various contributions of this community of professionals. The lobby for changing their designation to veterinary nurse is well underway. We selected a group of articles on the subject of veterinary technicians or veterinary nurses. These include:
Source: AVMA, October 2017.
Veterinary technicians are critical to the day-to-day function of veterinary practices, and play vital roles in preserving animal health and welfare. Since 1993, National Veterinary Technician Week takes place in the third week of October and provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions.