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8 Epic Vet & Pet Tattoos You’ll Wish You Had

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Tattoos allow people to carry a little piece of what matters to them around at all times. It’s no surprise that the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers had some amazing veterinary and pet-related ink to show off!

1. A seriously creative tribute to being an RVT.

 

A photo posted by Vanessa (@racerx44) on

 

2. Like looking in a mirror…

 

A photo posted by Jessica Platt (@squishie89) on

 

3. A little bit of love.

 

A photo posted by Jacque H. (@jacque786) on

 

4. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Who’s that other cat?

 

A photo posted by Lexx (@lexiemarie0709) on

 

5. Don’t skip a beat.

 

A photo posted by Meg Trinko (@megzx13) on

 

6.For an Angel.

 

A photo posted by Tracie 🙂 (@tclaire518) on

 

7. Some serious art under those scrubs!

 

A photo posted by Rachel Wilde (@wilderachel) on

 

8. Because they leave their mark on us.

 

A photo posted by Rosie Villanueva (@rosieev91) on

 

Do you have a pet or vet tattoo?

Show it off in the comments below! Be sure to follow the @DrAndyRoark Instagram for your chance to be featured in a future blog.

Danielle K. Lambert Archer headshotDanielle is a veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.

Best of: Dr. Andy Roark Vet Tech Videos

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Over the years, Dr. Andy Roark has created a fair share of videos about vet techs. To close out Veterinary Technician Week, we compiled some of our favorites here for you to watch.

1. The Top 10 Ways Vets Infuriate Technicians


(Video courtesy of DVM360.com)

2. 5 Reasons You Should Thank a Vet Tech

(Video courtesy of Vetstreet.com)

3. Unsolved Mysteries: How Vet Techs Get It All Done

(Video courtesy of DVM360.com)

These Inspiring Messages About Vet Techs Will Warm Your Heart

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Being a vet tech can be a stressful and tough job. We want you to all know that your efforts are inspiring to those who surround you, so we headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. Here’s what some co-workers had to say about the amazing veterinary technicians they’re lucky enough to work with.

 

A photo posted by Jedi Kittie (@jedikittie) on

 

“@jedikittie & @nicole.c.latorre because these ladies welcomed me without hesitation on my rotation! And they made me laugh! 🐾💗” – @meschuma7

“@ahackett89! She goes above and beyond every day.” @hiwp

“@thatsally is an amazing teacher! I would not be the vet tech I am today without her guidance! Always goes above and beyond to make sure things are done, & done correctly! 💖☺💖 love you!” – @dyerdorothy

“@mrscowart13, she’s an amazing tech, who always has a smile on her face, always positive and upbeat, and loves what she does, just like me! “-@melanie.combs

“@tlburne3 You are amazing.” -@rvt4eva

“We call our RVT “The Legend”for a reason. She is a fabulous tech that goes above and beyond for our patients, clients and her team members!!@kylanelson19 is a rockstar!”  -@wendypacey

“@cassie_rvt has such compassion for animals, it warms my heart to see her with them. She’s also a great mentor for newbies. 😃 “-@korilouxx

“@sherrybethhhhh ☺️YOU THE BEST! -@little_vignette

“@kwedge525 & @heather._marie because they make work a brighter place! And they love every single animal and use baby voices to talk to them 😂👏🏼🎉❤️” – @meschuma7

“@tash.b__ , because you GET it – our patients come first and thanks to you, our clients know that!!” -@kctdvm

And, of course, a big shoutout to the inspiring vet techs that contribute to DrAndyRoark.com!

A special thanks to our regular contributors: Kelsey Beth Carpenter, RVT; Jade Velasquez, LVT; Tosha Zimmerman, CVT; and Tasha McNerney CVT, CVPP. You are all an inspiration to those who read, view or listen to the amazing content you create.

Last, but not least, thank you to the most organized vet tech of them all, Jamie Holms, RVT, for keeping us all on track.

Do you know an inspiring vet tech? Tell us about them in the comments!

5 Reasons to be Proud You’re a Vet Tech

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Veterinary technician, vet nurse, CVT, RVT, LVT… No matter how your role is defined, it matters. To celebrate #VetTechWeek, we headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to find out why YOU are proud to be a vet tech.

1. Because pets need a voice.

@nebacon: I am proud to be the voice for the animals who can’t tell us when they are in pain or in need of comfort and help! 💜

2. Because relationships matter.

@jannirocks: I’m proud to be a #vettech because I get to make sure my patients have the best medical care possible when they are with us. We have a fantastic team who makes sure each pet is treated as if they are their own.

3. Because everyone needs support.

@melanie.smith_21188: I’m proud to be there for animals and their “people pets” in their toughest times.

4. Because not everyone can do it.

@child.ofwolf: I’m proud to be a #cvt because it was a grueling 3 years of school, it’s tough to work 40+ hours a week, often without taking a break, and I know not everyone can do it.

5. Because the profession strengthens the human-animal bond.

@vegan216: I love being able to work with pet owners to help them better understand their pets, which in turn strengthens the human animal bond

Danielle K. Lambert Archer headshotDanielle is a veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.