Should You Become a Vet or Vet Tech in 2021? Definitely Maybe?

Published: April 14, 2021, 11:53 a.m.

b'Many veterinary professionals are asked by young students whether or not they should become veterinarians or veterinary technicians. This week, we ponder that question within the context of two professions in flux. Viewfinders, the answer is "Definitely maybe?" and involves a multitude of challenges and opportunities we discuss this week. \\n\\u2026\\nThis podcast covers everything from student debt, pay inequality, lack of vet tech representation in national and state veterinary organizations, outdated practice acts, corporatization, generational differences, and a whole lot more. \\n\\u2026\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT share their current answer to this timeless question along with some of the (good and bad) advice they received form mentors.\\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, this is another conversation that packs A LOT of topics confronting our profession today into a half hour. Are there issues we touch on you\\u2019d like to hear us magnify and explore further? Let us know!\\n\\u2026\\nThanks again as always for listening for the last four years!'