{"id":31293,"date":"2025-10-17T11:50:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=31293"},"modified":"2025-10-17T20:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T00:13:00","slug":"pvm-celebrations-recognize-vet-techs-during-national-veterinary-technician-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/pvm-celebrations-recognize-vet-techs-during-national-veterinary-technician-week.php","title":{"rendered":"PVM Celebrations Recognize Vet Techs During National Veterinary Technician Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted several celebrations this week, October 13-17, in recognition of National Veterinary Technician Week.&nbsp;&nbsp;A full line-up of events demonstrated the college\u2019s appreciation&nbsp;for the important role that veterinary technicians play as members of the veterinary team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone was encouraged to take the time to say thank you to PVM\u2019s veterinary technicians, whether in clinics, labs, or the classroom. Although the important work of veterinary technicians is appreciated year-round, this week provided a special opportunity to reflect on veterinary technicians\u2019 significant skills and tireless efforts that are so important in providing compassionate care for animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting recognition events during this week is especially meaningful in our college, which is one of only a few veterinary schools that educates the entire veterinary team. This week\u2019s special activities for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants included:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cThanks a \u2018Hole\u2019 Bunch Donuts and Coffee\u201d early Tuesday morning, October 15.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou\u2019re the Coolest!\u201d \u2013 featuring, of course, ice cream treats on Wednesday afternoon!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treats that included motivational messages and stickers including key chains with highlighters and sharpies as gifts for vet techs in the hospital as well as a T-shirt give-away all sponsored by the Veterinary Nursing Student Organization (VNSO) on Thursday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou are Our Heroes\u201d Subway Sandwiches Friday, October 17.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to these scheduled activities, the Purdue DVM Class of 2026 shared their appreciation for all the \u201cAMAZING\u201d vet techs at Purdue by providing boxes of homemade cookies that were put out on Monday October 13 in the Continuum Caf\u00e9 and in the Large Animal Surgery Rounds room.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each box contained a variety of cookies including cookie butter shortbread cookie sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies and chai-spiced snickerdoodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition, which is the national sponsor of Vet Tech Week, provided breakfast treats and coffee in the Veterinary Technology Program Office on Thursday, October 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Veterinary Technician Week is coordinated by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). This year\u2019s theme is \u201cPaths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars,\u201d which highlights the many unique journeys of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and the mentors, educators, and colleagues who help guide their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Veterinary Technician Week dates back to 1993 when it was first celebrated.&nbsp;&nbsp;The recognition week has taken place annually in October ever since. And there\u2019s still time today to say \u201cthank you\u201d to a veterinary technician, if you haven\u2019t done so already this week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Veterinary Nursing Student Organization (VNSO) members with Veterinary Technology Program staff at the VNSO Vet Tech Week event where they displayed a Thank You poster signed by students for the vet techs in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.\" class=\"wp-image-31296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vet_tech_5.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veterinary Nursing Student Organization (VNSO) members with Veterinary Technology Program staff at the VNSO Vet Tech Week event where they displayed a Thank You poster signed by students for the vet techs in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted several celebrations this week, October 13-17, in recognition of National Veterinary Technician Week.  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