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Lab Animal Research: Rats are Awesome

This semester I have a class dedicated to only lab animals and lab animal health and manipulations. Honestly, going into this class I thought that I would hate it. I was against the use of animals for...

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My Super Doctor

She sits at her desk going over the extensive list of supplies needed for our clinic and searches online for the most cost-effective items so that she can pass the savings along to our clients. She...

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Surgery Protocols and Communication: Working Together

Veterinary technicians are required to be flexible and efficient; these are skills that make them integral parts of the veterinary team. Since I am now in my third-year as a veterinary technician I am...

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Curveball

There are times when life throws us unexpected curve balls. These unforeseen circumstances disrupt everything in their path which also includes any plans we have made. Recently I was faced with one of...

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Keeping Motivated Until the End

The end of the road is in view for my school career. In my mind, I am already a graduated veterinary technician. I am full of knowledge and ready to go out into the workforce and use it. However, I am...

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Why I Drove 10 Hours for a Cat

The bond between a pet and its owner is very special. They are always happy to see us. They are always there when you come home from work or school. They greet you purring or tail wagging. We get so...

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Graduation: Now Onto the Next

After three of the most difficult but exciting years of my life, I am done school vet tech school. I am now an official veterinary technician. If I could speak to my past self she wouldn’t believe...

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Study Tips

I am always seeking out ways to improve my study habits and memory retention. As a person who is often distracted, finding the time to sit down and study can be challenging. I have found some helpful...

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Bad Days

There is not one single person that has not endured at least a bad day or two. So, you woke up late and stubbed your toe, or you were stuck in traffic today. You may have just argued with your family,...

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5 Tips for New Students Starting Vet or Vet Tech School

This fall, I am not going back to school, I have entered the workforce as an official veterinary technician. However, now that I am done, it is time for me to spread my wisdom to the new generation....

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