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25 Aug

Posted at 03:44h in News
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For Immediate Release August 24, 2021 – Bridgewater, NJ. The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) recently named Northwood Technical College (formerly Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College) and Meri DuRand, CVT, RLATG as its Student Chapter and Student Advisor of the Year, respectively, for the 2020-2021 academic year. NAVTA has more than 100 student chapters across the United States at AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician schools. Chapters enable students to gain valuable experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and experience being a part of a vibrant group that is highly engaged in community service....

19 Jul

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The American Heartworm Society (AHS) seeks a qualified veterinary nurse/technician to serve on its Board of Directors. This board serves as the governing agency for the organization and is comprised of veterinary professionals, academicians and researchers who volunteer their time and expertise in the service of the Society’s educational and research initiatives. Given the vital role played by veterinary nurses in educating the public about heartworm prevention, diagnosis and treatment, the AHS has elected to expand its leadership to include a veterinary nurse position. Click here for a position description...

08 Dec

Posted at 20:22h in Mental Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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By: Rachel Lees RVT, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) Devoted. Loyal. Selfless. These are three words that characterize a veterinary nurse. Most of us work over 40 hours per week on minimal rest, dedicate our days and nights to our careers, and pour our hearts and souls into caring for our patients daily. I feel I can speak for most of us when I say we care about our patient’s physical and mental wellbeing more than we do ourselves. Most of us feel guilty when we leave work early or even leave...

08 Dec

Posted at 20:18h in Mental Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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By: Rebecca Murray, CVT, MA, LCPC So, you’ve decided to talk with a Mental Health Professional. Maybe you are having relationship problems, or struggling to cope with work stress. Maybe you gave up therapy years ago because you didn’t have the time to go, and have realized you would benefit from going back. Congratulations on choosing a healthy self-care strategy! Choosing a therapist can be a bit daunting, but don’t let that derail your efforts. Here are some tips that might help. First, understand how you will pay for the therapy. If...

08 Nov

Posted at 20:46h in Finances and Debt Load, Wellbeing
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By: Rebecca Murray, CVT, MA, LCPC Have you ever been a new tech at a clinic and felt like some of the staff were picking on you? Have you ever worked with someone who gave you “attitude” all the time, no matter what you did? How about someone who became angry or abusive when tired or under pressure? Most of you will answer “yes” to one or all of these questions. And, let’s face it, many of us can admit that we have done some of these at some time in...

08 Nov

Posted at 20:45h in Finances and Debt Load, Wellbeing
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By: Megan Baylor, CVT One of the many issues that veterinary technicians/nurses face when entering the workforce is learning how to handle money. This becomes increasingly difficult when managing student loan payments as well as basic living expenses. There are many options to repay student debt. First, find a financial counselor. This professional should be someone you trust. Not only will they help you learn about managing your money but they could also give you a sense of accountability. This will increase your success at being able to buy a house, managing...

08 Nov

Posted at 20:44h in Professional Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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By: Mary Berg, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) I recently saw a clip on Good Morning America about saying yes to everything in 2020.  I thought to myself, “This is strange in a world where we are constantly told to slow down, learn to say no, and relax for our wellbeing.” Full disclosure, the individual on the show stated that saying yes to everything for a year was unrealistic and recommended only doing so for 30 days.  The theory was that by saying yes, we might experience things we wouldn’t normally do, stretch our...

08 Nov

Posted at 20:43h in Professional Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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By: Rebecca Rose, CVT It saddens me to see social media threads full of despair and even resentment towards a career I have personally found rewarding, intriguing and challenging. For me, the past 30 years in veterinary technology has been one opportunity after another. Sure, I have been known to see the cup half-full. I feel others may be missing an aspect of Professional Wellbeing in their career, something that is not built on luck, but rather pluck. The choice is yours. What is Professional Wellbeing? Consider the temperature of your career....

08 Nov

Posted at 20:42h in Professional Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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By: Rachel Lees RVT, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior) What is Professional Wellness?  I considered this question as I began writing this blog post.  Therefore, I dissected and defined each of the words: Professional:   Being engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime. Wellness:  the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. The professional part was easy, we are Veterinary Technicians, and animal healthcare is the name of our game.  The wellness part is what was throwing me off. I began to...

08 Nov

Posted at 20:13h in Mental Wellbeing, Professional Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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By: Rebecca Rose, CVT Today, while gathering with other veterinary professionals for our weekday morning Mindfulness & Gratitude session, I explained I intended to write the NAVTA Blog on Strength in Vulnerability. One of the attendees, Jen, was eager to share her recent story in being present for another person and how it had touched both of their lives. Jen simply asked a co-worker as they were on the way to their cars after their shift, “How are you doing?” Jen sensed she was having a tough day, and even though they were...

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