Alex Botto
Veterinary technicians are the heart of veterinary hospitals in our communities. They play a critical role in alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets and pet parents alike. Each day, vet techs provide care and comfort to pets, while also educating pet parents on conditions, treatments, and more.
National Veterinary Technician Week is celebrated annually during the third week of October in the United States and throughout the entire month of October in Canada, but don’t limit your appreciation to those periods. Here are a few ways you can show appreciation to your vet techs during this time and all year long!
- Say “Thank you”! Everyone loves knowing they’re appreciated.
- Bring them coffee and snacks from a local favorite bakery or coffee shop. They’ll think of you with each bite or sip.
- Get them a gift certificate pegged to their special interests, whether that’s one from a bookstore, a day spa, or an outdoor retailer.
- Hydration is important. It improves brain performance, increases energy, and helps lubricate joints, all of which are essential for hard-working vet techs. Get them a personalized water bottle to not only encourage water intake but also cut down on plastic waste. Helping your techs and the environment is a win-win.
- Share a social post on your hospital’s social media pages highlighting each vet tech.
- Frame a certificate with their name on it. Trupanion has created this certificate template as a special way of saying “Thank you”!
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Trupanion is highlighting select stories about incredible vet techs like yours. Submit an inspirational story, act of kindness, or a moment that highlights the positive impact vet techs make in your hospital or to a pet and pet parent. Once published, share the stories directly to your social media pages. Need inspiration? Read recently published stories here.
This article was reviewed/edited by board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Martin and/or veterinary technician specialist in behavior Debbie Martin, LVT.
This article is brought to you in collaboration with our friends at Trupanion.
