S39F - The Doctor Technician Relationship: Friend, Not Foe

Sunday, February 19, 2023

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside B, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA

Presenter(s)

Melissa Evans, LVT, VTS (ECC)

LVT, VTS(ECC)
Brooklyn, NY, United States

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Moderator(s)

Mary L. Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry)

CEO and Founder
Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education
Lawrence, KS, United States

Relationships between veterinarians and technicians can be complicated. We are more than just co-workers - we are a team. Our patients rely on this team to ensure they get timely and effective care. When teamwork breaks down, we not only find ourselves frustrated at work, but we put our patients at risk. We will discuss how to make sure we work together as a team and foster a doctor/technician relationship the makes the clinic a healthy place for both humans and animals.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss ways to communicate clearly and efficiently
Identify how successful collaboration between veterinarians and technicians can benefit our patients
Examine the ways that both technicians and veterinarians contribute to the breakdown of teamwork in the clinic