S39D - Following Your Passion: Career Choices for Veterinary Technicians

Sunday, February 19, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 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

While working in a veterinary clinic is the most obvious choice when it comes to a job as a veterinary technician, it’s not the only choice. Technicians can enjoy careers in all aspects of veterinary medicine, from an office to the zoo! Using stories from real technicians who have chosen alternative career paths, this lecture will discuss the different options available to veterinary technicians.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the many career paths available for veterinary technicians
Examine roles that may not be considered traditional careers for veterinary technicians
Consider ways to find a position that will fit in with their passion and lifestyle