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Technician Utilization

David Liss, RVT, VTS (ECC), January 10, 2012

Writing an article on technician utilization isn’t easy; familiar frustrations begin to well up. Fighting for professional recognition within the veterinary community is tough enough, but technicians also have to respond to clients who ask, “Are you the vet?” or “Do you plan to become one someday?”

Veterinary Technician Skill-Building Tips

Exceptional Veterinary Team, January 15, 2012

Five Skill-Building Tips

1. Simple Cytology

Ear cytology samples, blood smear examinations, and platelet counts are all commonly performed procedures that involve simple setup. Interpretation does not comprise a diagnosis (the veterinarian’s domain) but is part of the fact-finding process in which veterinary technicians can participate. Follow these “tech tips” for producing quality slides.

When Techs Hurt Techs: Bullying and Horizontal Violence in Veterinary Medicine

David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC), and Brandy Sprunger, CVT, RVT, April 2, 2012

Bullying and horizontal violence are workplace issues that manifest themselves among groups of people who work closely together.

From Pack Mentality to Teamwork: 5 Top Pitfalls for Managers and Employees

David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC), May 8, 2012

Let’s talk about an “untold truth” about working in animal healthcare: employees often make a habit of voicing continual disapproval of a manager’s style and decisions, and in return managers tend to regard employees as a pack, forgetting they are individuals with hopes and aspirations.