It's not every day that you should show appreciation to a vet tech in your life...
WHO AM I KIDDING?!
Veterinary Technicians (really everyone in veterinary medicine) are so undervalued that they need to be appreciated more - and not just with a pizza party.
But what do you get a vet tech so they feel appreciated?
Here are 5 things you can get/do for them to make them feel loved and remember why they got into this field in the first place.
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What is a Veterinary Technician. exactly?
A veterinary technician is an animal nurse and they have a lot of responsibility. As defined by AAHA, "In addition to their nursing duties, they act as patient advocates, phlebotomists, radiology technicians, laboratory technicians, anesthesia technicians, and surgery technicians. Except tasks legally restricted to veterinarians, such as diagnosing disease conditions, performing surgery, prescribing medications, and prognosing medical outcomes, veterinary technicians are trained to do everything a veterinary hospital requires to run smoothly."
If you're more of a visual person, here is a graphic made by MOVTA listing some of the duties vet techs have:
When Should They Be Celebrated?
Some feel love or appreciation through gifts, and it's a great way to say, "thank you for all you do!" Here are some special events for when to buy a gift for a veterinary technician:
- Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week (October 15-21, 2023)
- A milestone in their career
- Employee Appreciation Day (every first Friday of March)
- The technicians’ birthday
- Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid, or a special holiday to them
- The birth of a new child
- Mother's or Father's Day
5 Perfect Gifts to Show Your Appreciation for Veterinary Technicians
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1. A Journal.
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2. Veterinary Stickers.
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3. Scrub Caps.
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4. Badge Reels.
The worst part about having a card key was trying to remember it. Well, not anymore! Everyone loves the interchangeable designs on the badge reel that it becomes an accessory.
Looking for gifts for Vet Tech Appreciation Week or another Veterinary holiday?
I hope this guide helped you find some amazing gifts for your technicians.
What gifts are you going to get your techs for National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week?
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