How to Celebrate Your Team This National Veterinary Technician Week

Vet Tech Appreciation Week is October 12-18, 2025!

This year, the week of October 12th to 18th is designated National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) to commemorate, acknowledge, and promote the important contributions that veterinary technicians make to delivering exceptional pet care. Veterinary technicians are essential members of the veterinary medical team; they’re on the front lines with people and their beloved pets who need care, and communicate closely with pet owners to ensure smooth interactions for your business. The veterinary profession can be taxing, so it’s important to show gratitude to our teams.

Ready for National Veterinary Technician Week this year? We have some ideas to show the vet techs in your life how much they mean to you, along with our free Veterinary Technician Content Pack to recognize and celebrate their hard work.

Make sure your veterinary technicians know how important they are

Veterinary technicians are vital in the veterinary clinic, so be sure they hear how essential they are for your business. Here’s how you can make your employees know veterinary staff appreciation is important to you:

1. Make time for them during the workday. As things get crazy, be sure to make yourself available to them. Investing in your team means getting to know them personally and professionally.
2. Celebrate victories with the entire group. If someone accomplishes something remarkable, let everyone know about it.
3. Make it clear that a break or some fresh air is encouraged at work.
4. Don’t forget to commemorate anniversaries, birthdays, and other events that your veterinary technician has shared with your practice.
5. Listen and be open to change if it’s necessary to improve someone’s work-life balance.

Thank your veterinary technicians with a gift for National Veterinary Technician Week!

Giving gifts is more than just a token of appreciation, it’s been known to help further motivate employees to succeed at work! Make sure you consider the personality and interests of your technician when choosing a National Vet Tech Week gift so they can cherish it for a long time. For example, if your veterinary technician has dietary restrictions or enjoys specific items, be sure to include those details in your gift.

Don’t forget to include a heartfelt note with your National Veterinary Technician Week gifts as well! A little extra personalization can go a long way and be appreciated by any veterinary technician you give it to. A great way to keep track of your team’s personal favorites is by having all new employees fill out a “welcome form” that asks them to share their favorite form of recognition, coffee, hobbies, colors, scents, and anything else that will help you know exactly which type of appreciation gifts they prefer.

Gift ideas you may want to check out:

1. Give your veterinary technicians a year of Disney+ or Netflix to relax and unwind while at home.
2. Send a care package full of their favorite sweets.
3. Who wouldn’t love a Starbucks gift card?
4. If your Vet Tech has a green thumb, a unique plant from Bloomscape will add some life to their home or workspace.
5. Ask them what their favorite place to eat is, and get a gift card to ensure they can enjoy it soon.

The best way to honor your hard-working vet techs during National Veterinary Technician Week is with a well-deserved break!

Giving your vet techs some additional time off or extra breaks may be the greatest gift of all. One of the most effective methods to show appreciation is to allow individuals time to reflect: first taking the time to congratulate themselves on their accomplishments, and then pausing again to revitalize their enthusiasm, motivation, and passion. Employees will value this because it demonstrates that you care about them and allows them to be at their best when fully charged.

Veterinary technicians are an integral part of any veterinary practice. They routinely work long hours and often do so under high stress, yet they still maintain their composure and professionalism at all times. As a business owner or manager, it’s important to take the time to show appreciation for these hard-working individuals during National Veterinary Technician Week and every other day throughout the year. So, how will you be celebrating your veterinary technicians this year?

Here’s how PetDesk can help you celebrate Veterinary Technician Week!

We know you’re busy, so make National Veterinary Technician Week a breeze this year by using our free Veterinary Technician Content Pack! With appreciation cards, social media content, team activities, and so much more, this is the perfect way to celebrate your vet techs this October.

Plus, PetDesk Marketing customers get unlimited options and support from our design team, no matter the reason. Whether you want to showcase your techs with a public shout-out on the homepage, a blog about how amazing they are at the clinic, or need help with graphics, you can count on us. We’ll even build you a custom veterinary website that makes you stand out online to get more pet owners in your clinic!