National  Veterinary Technician Week

October 14-20, 2007

A Licensed Veterinary Technician(LVT) is an individual who has graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited college and received a license by the state to practice as a veterinary technician.  Their training in treating animals combines the skills similar to those of a physician's assistant, nurse, and medical lab technician in the human health care field.

An LVT's primary responsibilites include nursing care, administering medication, assisting in surgery, taking radiographs, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, performing dental procedures, laboratory testing and client education.

We are honored to have the following Licensed Veterinary Technicians on our staff and thank them for their contribution to our animal health care team and their dedication to providing pets with excellent health care.

Irene Baier, LVT

Teresa Delahanty, LVT

Lisa Forsythe-Kane, LVT

Karen Saunders, LVT

Astri Teal, LVT

To learn more about becoming a Veterinary Technician visit the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America at www.navta.net