Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) A patient arrives at your hospital. The owner is distraught and panicked. Their beloved 5-year-old labrador retriever “Buddy” was just hit by a car. He has multiple wounds, he’s not breathing, and his heart isn’t beating. Do you know what to do? Does your team know what to do? This [...]

As devoted pet owners, we all want our furry companions to be happy and healthy. However, pets, unlike humans, can't communicate their discomfort with words, making it crucial for us to be vigilant in detecting signs of pain. Recognizing pain in pets can be challenging, but it is essential for ensuring they receive the care [...]

Erin Clark, RVT 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 job satisfaction, feel respected, and are less likely to leave their position. In addition [...]

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 they came is the height of [...]

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 Tech Services currently has two Anesthesia & Analgesia VTS’s and one [...]

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 field? [...]

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 the lack of availability to many private practices, the veterinary community is increasingly turning to non-opioid alternatives for [...]

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 education and credentials. This title obviously doesn’t account for the level of experience [...]

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 connections, reaching the right audience and making a real impact can [...]

We Offer The Solution to Burnout and Staffing Challenges in Veterinary Hospitals Bringing Conference-Level CE In-House We Are Changing the Way Veterinary Professionals Learn OJT Action Vet Tech Services (AVTS) was created to help resolve burnout, retain credentialed technicians in the industry, and provide staffing and leadership solutions to hospitals. Solving Burnout and Staffing Challenges [...]