The Veterinary Technology Blog

From treating stinky pet breath to filling cavities, veterinary dentists have a variety of responsibilities on the job. A residency in dentistry puts them on the path toward becoming board certified and preparing them to pass the exam to prove their vet dentistry skills.

Some DVM students want to specialize. Read about top veterinary radiology residency programs across the U.S.

Some DVM students want to specialize and they have 22 different fields as options. To pursue specialization in nutrition, they'll need to pass a certifying exam and meet all training requirements established by the American College of Veterinary Nutrition.

Read our story about a student of an Argosy University vet tech program who tested her skills through an externship at Best Friends Animal Society, and eventually gained full-time employment as a result.

Meet award-winning professors specializing in veterinary radiology and see what sets them apart in terms of teaching, research, and contribution to academic and animal care communities.

Vet schools may all require a course in nutrition, but not all include nutritional services as part of their teaching school's outreach or have ACVN-certified professionals on staff. In this list we take a brief look at seven schools that are making their mark by going beyond in promoting animal nutrition.

Come meet 10 top avian vet professors who are prominent members of the avian academic community, and who teach at well-respected veterinary colleges.

Even though most vet tech programs are just two years in length, students may still be in need of help with tuition and fees costs. We list 10 vet tech scholarships that are are available and that could provide you with leads or even ideas on doing your own scholarship search.

Many veterinarians work in general practice, but some prefer to pursue niche training. Take a look at our list of 16 vet dental professors who have developed advanced skills in vet dentistry and are sharing those skills and knowledge through teaching and research.

Come meet 15 top vet nutrition professors who are trained as DVMs and may have PhDs as well. They are working to educate future veterinarian students and many are involved in research projects as well.

Come meet top marine and aquatic veterinary professors who are trained as DVMs and are doing further research or teaching in the field. Discover where they do their research or where they teach, and how they are having an impact through their efforts.

Come meet 15 top equine, bovine and large animal veterinary professors who have dedicated themselves to educating a new generation of veterinarians and advancing the field of large animal veterinary medicine.

Most people eat them on Thanksgiving day, but not as many people know the many different interesting facts that exist about the turkey. One thing to consider is that it could have been chosen as our national bird. Instead, the Bald Eagle was selected for that spot. Read on for more turkey facts that could be worth sharing with your guests on Turkey Day.

As the excitement of Halloween trick-or-treating becomes filled with little goblins and pretty princesses, there are a variety of ways that pets can get a hold of candy that can be hazardous to their health. There are more Halloween hazards all pet owners should be aware of, especially in the Halloween madness. Here are 10 pet safety tips for a safe Halloween.

Sure, it's good to understand what a vet tech does, and whether you might be interested in becoming one. But how about the people who teach vet techs? How do they get into that career and what kind of credentials did they have to become one? The vet tech professors in our top 15 list teach all over the country, and perhaps after reading about them you may be inspired toward the vet tech field or decide you want to study under one. Read on to learn about them.