Kendra the Vet Tech

Episode 2 in the education miniseries! There are several different ways to obtain your degree to sit for national boards to earn your credentials. In this episode Kendra, LVT, is chatting with Kelli, LVT, about the structure of a private, for-profit veterinary technician program. How does the program work? How does application & admission work? What is the time frame? These questions and many, many more answered in this episode. Join us in part 2 of this 4 part series in order to make the most informed decision on your schooling process. 

What veterinary technician program is right for you? Check out this first installment in a series of education options to become a credentialed veterinary technician. How does the program work in terms of semesters or quarters? What does "the information builds" actually mean? What does the application and interview process look like? These, and many more, questions answered in this incredibly informational episode guest starring Natalie, RVT, instructor at Maple Woods Veterinary Technology (Metropolitan Community College). 

Learn about the role of the credentialed veterinary technician in physical rehabilitation. Joining Kendra the Vet Tech this episode is Anna, RVT, CCRP, talking about her role in rehabilitation practice. What exercises do they perform? What tasks are the technicians sole responsibility? How do you become a CCRP? The answer to all these questions and more are addressed in this new episode!

Ever had the dream of becoming an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Veterinary Technician? Join Kendra, LVT (aka Kendra the Vet Tech) and Maggie, RVT, to discuss the ins and outs of being an ICU Vet Tech. 
Learn about the daily case load, job expectations, communication skills and much more! Additionally, this episode includes several tips for those of you just starting out in ICU. 

Have questions about who is who in a veterinary practice? Want to know a little more about each role and how they fit together for seamless client interaction? How about just needing some guidance to pick the right role for you? If any of these are your burning questions, this episode is for you!
Kendra the Vet Tech chats with several different guests to go over the main roles and their duties within the veterinary practice. Returning guest, Dr. Houser, and Kendra, LVT, chat about the roles of veterinarian and credentialed veterinary technician. Kendra is later joined by LeAnne and Meg to discuss their roles and experiences as veterinary assistants. Finally, Leah tunes in to chat about roles and experiences as a veterinary receptionist. 
Tune in for some great conversation, and lots of laughs, to answer your burning questions about common roles in the veterinary practice!

Kendra the Vet Tech with returning guest, Christen (RVT), talk about their experiences with coping with pregnancy as veterinary technicians. Join us for some funny stories, tips, tricks and support for our pregnant counterparts. 

Kendra the Vet Tech and returning guest, Dr. Heather Houser, talk about navigating veterinary medicine as an introvert. Learning how to communicate with clients and your team, recharging your batteries and healthy coping mechanisms for introverts in veterinary medicine. 

Kendra the Vet Tech talks with Registered Veterinary Technician, Christen, about being a zoo vet tech. Want to get into zoo medicine? Join us for a great episode full of tips, tricks and what to expect on the road to becoming a zoo vet tech!

Kendra the Vet Tech talks with guest Michelle about becoming a licensed veterinary technician in her late fifties. What does it look like to become a vet tech as a second career? How does it feel to be the oldest in your vet tech school? Tune in to fine out! Spoiler alert: you can do anything you set your mind to!

Credentialed veterinary technicians discussing wildlife rehabilitation in veterinary medicine and the vet tech's role in wildlife rehab.Learn about a specific area of veterinary medicine where a vet tech can grow into a vital member of a medical team.