Kendra the Vet Tech

Kendra (RVT) is joined by Beth (CVT) to discuss the ins and outs of the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). The huge exam that stands between your hard work in school and your credentials. But it doesn't have to be as scary as it seems. How does the exam break down? What are some great study methods? Are there beneficial study tools outside of our school notes & textbooks? What are realistic study goals to set for ourselves? Learn the answers and so much more along the way! 

Kendra (RVT) chats with Amber (LVT) about her adventures as a credentialed veterinary technician working abroad. If you follow her adventures on Instagram you may be familiar with Amber's adventures. But, this episode gets you behind the scenes to allow you to follow in her footsteps. How do you get into working abroad? How are you able to offer services abroad where there may not even be credentialed technicians? Where do you research living, working or transportation in a new country? If you are wanting to venture outside of your country with your skills this episode is for you!

Kendra (RVT, LVT) chats with Jessie (LVT) on her adventures in veterinary blood banking. Moving into a small community within veterinary medicine and exploring new options for patients is not for the faint of heart. Jessie explored new options to be able to start the first veterinary blood bank in the state of South Carolina. Hear her tale of moving into biopharma and ultimately closing her circle on her "why" in veterinary medicine. 

Kendra, LVT, chats with Samantha (recent veterinary technology graduate) about our credentialed vet tech counterparts in the military. What branch do you need to join to become part of the military veterinary effort? What is the training like? How does it relate to our civilian credentialed veterinary technician role? Tune in to learn so many great facts about how to be a part of veterinary medicine within the military!

Kendra (LVT) chats with Lorelei (LVT, VTS-Exotics, CVPM) about getting starting in avian & exotics medicine. What was Lorelei's journey into this field like? How do we get started in avian & exotics medicine with little or no experience? What should we expect from a working interview in this corner of veterinary medicine? All of these questions and more are answered on this episode!

Kendra, LVT, chats with Chris Rizzo, CVT , VTS (EVN, LAIM) about working in large animal emergency and critical care. Learn about a "typical" day in large animal emergency medicine, communication in the workplace and working with students and junior technicians. Looking to go down the VTS road soon? This episode is for you! Chris gives us an honest look into the application process and some tips on how to succeed in your VTS application process. 

Looking to get started working in research but don't know what to expect? Give this episode a listen! Kendra, LVT, chats with Jodi, CVT, VTS (LAM) about her long career in research veterinary medicine. Jodi is working with so many species that we don't often see or get to work with but still utilizing all of the common skills learned in a veterinary technology program. In research medicine, Jodi has not only been utilizing her skills to the fullest, but has also been encouraged to grow her skill set throughout her career. How do you get started in research medicine? What previous experience is helpful? Learn the answers to these questions, and more!

Kendra chats with Lori, CVT, VTS-Clin Path, about her work as a laboratory supervisor. While Lori doesn't work directly with patients any longer, she is an integral part of the health care team. Spending her days working in the lab in a large (45 doctor!) practice she is providing critical information for case work. Learn what the day-to-day work load looks like, what it takes to be a laboratory technician and how to get started on this career path. If you are interested in moving into clinical pathology as a credentialed veterinary technician give this one a listen! Even if you aren't, it's still great to learn about another amazing opportunity as a credentialed veterinary technician. 

Kendra teams up with Ashley, LVT to discuss the challenges of getting started in practice as a newly credentialed veterinary technician. Join in to get some hot tips on adjusting from classroom to clinic, what to bring on your first day and how to battle your feelings of inadequacy. Even if you've been a credentialed technician for awhile, this one is still for you as we touch on the tough topic of feeling empowered in your position to affect change in your clinic. As usual, lots of laughs and great nuggets throughout that will support you on your journey.