The Action Vet Blog

Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) The discussion surrounding veterinary technician utilization has been a hot button topic for the last few years.  Studies have shown that when technicians are allowed to perform all the skills they’ve been trained to do they have better...

Lisa Bunnell, RVT, LVT “Spring is Sprung, the Grass is Ris, I Wonder Where the Flowers Is?” was my grandfather’s standard greeting for the warm-up of spring. And if your dog is anything like mine, digging up a raised bed full of little green sprouts to see from whence...

Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) What is a VTS?  A VTS is a Veterinary Technician Specialist that has advanced knowledge and experience in a specific area of medicine. This is similar to a boarded veterinarian like a Criticalist or Internal Medicine Specialist. Action Vet...

Lisa Bunnell, RVT Cat wrangling is tough. Despite their size, cats are fierce, flexible, and fast and can be a formidable opponent to veterinary staff. The notion that in a fair fight, a cat will win is more often true than not. So, what can we do to level the playing...

Meagan Smith, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) Veterinary pain management is a cornerstone of compassionate care, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our animal companions. With concerns over opioid-related side effects, the opioid crisis, opioid shortage, and...

Jacklyn Phillips, RVT In the veterinary industry it is common to refer to all veterinary nursing staff as technicians. Recently, there has been discussion of title protection for RVT, CVT, LVT. Only referring to these staff members as technicians because of their...

Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) As a technician with 25 years of experience, my passion is no longer working on the floor but has shifted to focus on being an educator.   I enjoy teaching emergency topics, skills training, and RECOVER certifications. Without the right...

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