Happy Vet Tech Week! AZPetVet doesn’t need a reason to celebrate some of our most important team members, but we will take this week as the perfect excuse!
Image of vet tech examining dog paw
So, when is Vet Tech week? This national holiday came about back in 1993, and now occurs every third week in October. During these seven days, veterinarian practices and pet owners alike honor the vet tech profession and all the work they do to keep furry friends happy and healthy. You’ll find Vet Techs wherever you find veterinarians on staff – from animal hospitals like AZPetVet to the local zoo. Essentially, anywhere that cares for animals will have Vet Techs who serve as a critical component of the practice. And, they do not have it easy! Every day looks a little different, and brings both new adventures as well as challenges! Their driving force? Their endless love for all kinds of pets and animals!
Vet Tech appreciation week 2020 is an excellent opportunity to praise the work that our Vet Techs and veterinary support team perform every day. They work tirelessly to give excellent care to every pet they come across. Below are just a few of the responsibilities they fulfill here at AZPetVet:
Educate clients about pet health
Assist with emergency cases
Collect blood and other samples
Check vital statistics
Emotional support to both pets and their parents
Provide nutritional advice
Monitor anesthesia
Administer medications
Provide nursing care
Medical therapy
Radiology
Dental cleaning and x-rays
Provide belly rubs and cuddles (yes, these are a must!)
As you can see, Vet Techs definitely have their hands full. In light of this national holiday, if you’d like to show your gratitude to an amazing vet tech, here are a few simple ideas for vet tech appreciation week:
Surprise them with a cup of coffee
Give them a handwritten thank you note
Give them a positive shoutout when leaving a review for your pet’s animal hospital or veterinarian’s office, including social media platforms
Of course, just a simple ‘thank you’ will go a long way, any day of the year!
We are so appreciative of all of the hard-working Vet Techs who make a difference in animals’ lives each day! Interested in a career as a Vet Tech with AZPetVet? We’re always looking for hardworking team members! Visit our careers page for more information on current positions available.
Veterinary technicians are some of the most important people in the AZPetVet family. A certified veterinary technician, or CVT, has earned an associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an accredited school. Most importantly, a certified Vet Tech has passed a national exam demonstrating specific knowledge and competencies. A Vet Tech’s training includes laboratory and clinical work with live animals. You’ll find Vet Techs wherever you find veterinarians on staff – from animal hospitals like AZPetVet to the zoo.
What Does a Vet Tech Do?
Vet Techs perform a variety of functions every single day. Here are just a few:
Educate about pet health
Initial evaluation of an animal’s condition
Collect blood and stool samples
Check vital statistics
Clean and wrap wounds
Provide nutritional advice
Assist in surgery
Administer medications
Perform rehabilitative therapies
Provide nursing care
Take X-rays of patients
Provide scratches and cuddles
The Veterinary Technician’s Oath
“I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and promoting public health.
I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession’s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.”
AZPetVet salutes all of the hard-working Vet Techs who make a difference in animals’ lives each day! Looking for a job as a Vet Tech? We’re always hiring great team members! Send your resume to HireMe@AZPetVet.com for consideration.
It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! This event was created in 1993, and is celebrated every year during the third week of October. This holiday is near and dear to our hearts, as the AZPetVet family values our veterinary technicians beyond words. They spend their time working with our sweet furry clients and are often times asked to do things that are nowhere near glamorous. So thank you, vet techs! We appreciate you and honor your commitment to our AZPetVet family of both colleagues and clients.
If you are interested in becoming a veterinary technician, some of the duties to look forward to might include:
Assist doctors and team members with treatment of animals seen in the exam rooms, as well as those being hospitalized for treatments or surgery.
Have the ability to do blood draws, place IV catheters, give injections and vaccines, SQ fluids, express anal glands, clipping and scrubbing wounds, and provide restraint when needed.
Position animals and have the ability to take and process radiographs.
Perform laboratory procedures such as blood draws, fecal floats, urinalysis, heartworm tests, and parvo tests.
Support the doctors prepping for surgery, wrapping packs, autoclaving and sterilizing surgical materials, and assisting in surgeries and dental cleanings; assist with monitoring vital signs on all patients.
Assist with euthanasia.
In order to become a certified veterinary technician in the state of Arizona, you must graduate from a minimum two year AVMA accredited program in veterinary technology and pass a national and a state veterinary technician examination.
If you have any questions about becoming a technician or are already a certified technician looking for a new job, we’re always looking for awesome team members with the right attitude to join our family! With 22 locations and growing, we have wonderful opportunities all across the valley. Visit the careers page on our website (www.arizonapetvet.com/careers) to see our current openings.
This past week we celebrated National Veterinary Technician Week. It was created in 1993 and is celebrated every year during the third week of October. This is a holiday that is near and dear to our hearts at each of our hospital locations, as the AZPetVet family values our veterinary technicians beyond words. They spend their time working with our sweet, furry clients and are often times tasked to do things that are nowhere near glamorous. So thank you, techs! We appreciate you and your commitment to our AZPetVet family of both colleagues and clients!
If you are interested in becoming a veterinary technician, some of the duties to look forward to might include:
Assist doctors and team members with treatment of animals seen in the exam rooms, as well as those being hospitalized for treatments or surgery.
Have the ability to do blood draws, place IV catheters, give injections and vaccines, SQ fluids, express anal glands, clipping and scrubbing wounds, and provide restraint when needed.
Position animals and have the ability to take and process radiographs.
Perform laboratory procedures such as blood draws, fecal floats, urinalysis, heartworm tests, and parvo tests.
Support the doctors prepping for surgery, wrapping packs, autoclaving and sterilizing surgical materials, and assisting in surgeries and dental cleanings; assist with monitoring vital signs on all patients.
Assist with euthanasia.
In the state of Arizona to become a certified veterinary technician you must graduate from a minimum two year AVMA accredited program in veterinary technology and pass a national and a state veterinary technician examination.
If you have any questions about becoming a technician or are already a certified technician looking for current employment, we are always looking for team members with the right attitude to join our family! And with 18 locations and growing, we have opportunities across the valley. Visit our careers page on our website (www.arizonapetvet.com/careers) for more information.
Veterinary technicians are a vital part of our healthcare team. Vet techs perform a variety of functions in the practice. Here are just a few.
Vet Techs:
• Educate about pet health
• Draw blood
• Provide nutritional advice
• Assist in surgery
• Perform rehabilitative therapies
• Provide nursing care
• Take X-rays of patients
• Provide scritchies and cuddles
The Veterinary Technician’s Oath
“I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and promoting public health.
I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession’s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.”
AZPetVet salutes all of the hard-working Vet Techs making a difference in animals’ lives each day!
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