Thank a vet tech this week!
National Veterinary Technician Week, October 17-23, celebrates veterinary technicians/nurses who perform valuable medical and non-medical services as part of the veterinary health care team that protects the health of both animals and people.
The National Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA) established Vet Tech Week in 1993 to reinforce the value and professionalism of veterinary technicians and to provide an opportunity for them to encourage one another for excellent work ethic and team building, as well as to acknowledge a quality relationship with veterinarians and other veterinary professionals.
St. Petersburg College Vet Tech students and the profession were celebrated by VCA and Banfield Pet Hospital®. Many thanks to them for treating our students to food and swag this week!
Veterinary technicians are a vital part of assisting in the preservation of animal and human health and welfare. They are part of the One Health initiative, a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach that seeks to achieve the best health outcomes by recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment.
Upon graduation, our graduates -and other graduates of an AVMA accredited program- take an oath:
“I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering and by promoting public health.
I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession’s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.
Vet Techs work tirelessly to adhere to this code, utilizing their knowledge and clinical expertise in providing medical care to all species of animals. They are an integral part of public health that betters the lives of animals and humans by providing compassionate care in veterinary clinics, emergency hospitals, zoos, conservation centers, sanctuaries, rescues, shelters, colleges and universities.