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I have worked for a Kentucky veterinary hospital for 15 years. During my time here, clients have called me \u201cnurse,\u201d \u201ctech\u201d and \u201cassistant.\u201d I would never correct them because I am all of those.<\/p>\n

While I congratulate Liz Hughston on going to school, that was not an option for me.<\/p>\n

I do everything a certified, licensed or registered vet tech does. The only difference is that I was taught by the veterinarian I work for.<\/p>\n

Hughston\u2019s view<\/a> that \u201cUsing the blanket term \u2018techs\u2019 is unacceptable and, frankly, offensive and contributes to the perception among staff that all support staff<\/a> are the same\u201d is wrong on so many levels. All support staff members are the same. They are working together to make sure pets are healthy and happy.<\/p>\n

I find Hughston\u2019s attitude offensive. I am so glad our \u201csupport staff\u201d does not share her views.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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