It\u2019s hard to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, LVT) these days! This week we\u2019re joined by the 2020 National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America\xa0(NAVTA) President, Kenichiro\xa0(Ken) Yagi, MS,\xa0RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM). \n\nKen gives us the latest update on the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI) and engages in an important discussion with hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT on the need for veterinary technician title protection (and what this means), how to get the most out of your RVT staff, what procedures RVTs can - and should - be doing, and a free online tool to help any veterinary clinic determine how well they\u2019re utilizing support staff. \n\nThis is a timely conversation on a wide variety of topics affecting the veterinary profession in 2020 and beyond. Please share with your colleagues!\n\nViewfinders, don\u2019t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts this week. Thank you!