Kendra the Vet Tech

Kendra talks with Channing Benson the Programs Manager of Exams with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Did you know AAVSB actually owns the VTNE exam? Do you know the lengths they go to in order to secure a reliable and fair exam? Are you up to date on all the fresh changes including testing windows? Get answers to all these questions and more! Join in to hear a friendly voice tell you all about the scari...

Kendra chats with Christy DeYoung, RVT, VTS (Diagnostic Imaging) about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging. From an every other year testing cycle to heavy skill requirement in advanced imaging, hear about all the ins and outs of DI. Where is the best place to get CE that meets the strict requirements? What is the best work environment for a successful application process? Find ou...

Kendra chats with fellow members of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians Andrea Whittle and Sheri Miller. Andrea and Sheri are both LVTs holding the credentials VTS (EVN). This episode will not only go over the application process but give you insight from a founding member! If you are interested in advancing your career as an equine veterinary technician you won't want to miss this episode. From all the great ...

Kendra chats with Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) about  application to the second oldest VTS academy. Having been around for so many years the carefully honed application process for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia is not for the faint of heart. This episode is full of working examples and application tips to guide you through your application process. This is one episode you won...

Kendra chats with Jess Bowditch, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) about the application process for the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians. What is the optimal working environment while pursuing these credentials? Do you need any other type of physical rehabilitation certification to qualify? What is the deal with the points system? Find out the answers to these questions and hear some fantastic examp...

Kendra joins forces with Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) to talk about The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses. The very first NAVTA approved academy for the credentials of Veterinary Technician Specialist. What does it take to be a part of the largest VTS academy? How does their academy define emergency and critical care? What are some ways to ensure a successful application process? Listen in for t...

Kendra talks to Taryn Singleton, LVT, who is going on year 38! Finding a unicorn clinic right out of school Taryn has spent many years working in the trenches and grew into a 100% veterinary practice owner. What was it like being a new technician in the late '80s? What advice does she have for technicians looking to be practice owners? What's new with the VTNE? You definitely don't want to miss Taryn's wonderful...

Kendra joins forces with Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior) to talk all things behavior. The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians has some of their own unique requirements for their VTS application process. Tune in to find out about time sheets, the easiest working environment, and the difference between intervention and prevention in behavior medicine. All your basic questions are answered for this application process w...

Kendra is joined by Kara Tourot, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) and Amanda Ray, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) to talk over the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. With a very unique process that requires heavy time management you won't want to miss this episode. Over their 2-year training process very specific CE acquisition is required, along with specific case collection. Can we still work GP and have a succes...

Kendra chats with Aurora Sochan, CVT, VTS (EVN), CERP, about her unique journey through vet med. From equine, to small animal, back to equine, and now business owner, Aurora is no stranger to finding ways to keep her vet med flame burning bright. After a long storied career as a clinical veterinary technician she has found her new passion and calling as an equine physiotherapist. She finishes her story with uplifting advice that is...

Rebecca, RVN, VTS (Exotic Companion Animal) joins Kendra to talk about acquiring a VTS in Clinical Practice. The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice provides a few different paths you can take based on your preferred species. With conversation from crazy exotic animal differences to their all encompassing skills list and everything in between. Tune in for Rebecca's fresh insights on this marathon process. Do...

Kendra is joined by Cathy (RVT, VTS (Surgery, Anesthesia & Analgesia)) to talk about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians. The main take away point from this episode is variety, variety, variety in your surgical exposure. What is the best working environment to accomplish this? Where can we get the best CE? Learn the answers to these questions and all the other fine details of the applicati...

Who's ready to learn about lab animal?! Join Kendra (RVT, VTS-EVN) as she chats with ALAVTN executive director Stephen Nino Cital (RVT, VTS-LAM) about their application process. Even if lab animal medicine isn't your jam, don't miss out on this one. From their more extensive scope of practice to, well, the money, there is so much to hear about lab animal. Not only will you get lots of tips and tricks along the way, t...