Personal/Professional Development
A Nursing Care Continuum
A message on the importance of a spectrum of care approach to clinical practice, plus a look at new research on the topic of hands-free radiography, and a scholarship opportunity from the NAVC!
Personal/Professional Development
Building on Progress: How NAVTA Is Turning Strategic Momentum Into Action
Taken together, NAVTA’s 2026 agenda is practical and forward-looking: strengthening veterinary nurse/technician representation, clarifying advancement pathways, deepening cross-industry collaboration, investing in professional growth, and building durable organizational systems.
Personal/Professional Development
Low-Cost Care Offers an Otherwise Unlikely Future
Jayde Allison’s advanced veterinary nursing skills and clinic’s flat-rate payment model saved a blocked cat with financially constrained owners.
Personal/Professional Development
An Ocean of Opportunities
Lexi Nix, CVT, protects marine species through hands-on veterinary care and storytelling.Personal/Professional Development
A Different View of Grooming
A note on the history and importance of pet grooming, plus announcements about the Research Wrapped Newsletter from Today's Veterinary Practice and the 2026 Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship winners!Personal/Professional Development
NAVTA’s Scope of Practice Report
NAVTA’s Veterinary Nurse Initiative Practice and Standards Committee has initiated a multipart project to address commonly voiced concerns about unclear or inconsistent scope of practice laws.
Personal/Professional Development
Communication Skills for Handling Angry, Abusive, or Combative Clients
Veterinary nurses/technicians face client aggression without the security protocols, training, or backup systems available in human healthcare settings. Managing an angry, difficult, or abusive client requires specialized communication skills distinct from standard client services interactions.
Personal/Professional Development
Breaking the Cycle: The Unconventional Career Journey of Melody Martinez, CVT
After an extended break, Melody returned to veterinary medicine to help build a better future for her colleagues and community.