Last week was National Veterinary Technician week; and the technicians at my hospital celebrated with yummy treats like ice cream and cake, and CE opportunities.
Do you think having our own week increases our visibility to the general public, or just boosts morale at the job?
Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
unfortunately, i don't think vet tech week helped morale or increased visibility. in my experience (10+ years), clients continue to think that being a vet tech is merely a stepping stone to becoming a vet, rather than a solid career choice. and as for morale, i overheard numerous veterinarians commenting, "when is it going to be doctor week?"
ReplyDeleteI agree that more public outreach is needed to educate the public. I take EVERY opportunity to tell people I meet what I do and how it compares to human med.
ReplyDeleteOn an internal level it is Always appreciated to hear our vets and upper mngt say thank you.