Prepping for National Veterinary Technician Week, Dana Varble, DVM, asserts animal health pros must make every effort to ensure those in our field have satisfying lifelong careers with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Our industry faces an ever-growing shortage of veterinary nurses, technicians . . . consider investing time to help build career paths for team members . . .” – Dana Varble, DVM
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, August 9, 2022. Link. There is simply no reason that veterinarians need to be able to “do it all” anymore. In fact, it is far healthier for us to accept that we need to do less and trust our colleagues more.
NOTE: The week of October 16-22 is National Veterinary Technician Week that celebrates, recognizes, and promotes the valuable contributions credentialed veterinary technicians make to the veterinary profession and society.