Personal/Professional Development
Building Resiliency Through Our Story
According to the American Psychological Association, resilience is “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.
Nutrition
Focus on Overweight and Obesity in Dogs
A look at dog obesity and overweight prevalence from Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2017 State of Pet Health Report.
Nutrition
Tackling Pet Obesity: It’s Not Easy, But It’s the Best Work!
When I started my career as a veterinary technician, I had my hands full of “normal” work.
Ethics/Welfare
Animal Cruelty: Your Role in Identifying Abuse
Animal cruelty carries legal consequences that veterinary professionals need to understand in identifying abuse. Learn how to document and report cruelty.
Personal/Professional Development
A Word From the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Within our own profession lies confusion about the scope of duties of a CVT, RVT, LVT or LVMT.
Gastroenterology
The Gastrointestinal Microbiota: An Introduction
This article examines the important role microbiota plays in the development, immune regulation, and maintenance of an animal’s GI health.
Toxicology
Winter Holiday Toxins for Pets
The winter holiday season holds an abundance of dangers for domestic pets that could result in toxicosis.
Dentistry
Take a Bite Out of Dental Radiology: Positioning for Picture-Perfect Views
This article will help veterinary team members refresh themselves about common dental radiography procedures.