How to Celebrate Your Team This National Veterinary Technician Week

Vet Tech Appreciation Week is October 13-19, 2024!

This year, the week of October 13th to 19th is designated National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) to commemorate, acknowledge, and promote the important contributions that veterinary technicians make to the industry. 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 to celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week this year? We have some ideas to show the vet tech and other veterinary team members in your life how much they mean to you, along with simple ways to recognize your veterinary technicians’ contributions.

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.

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 Sugarwish 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 fantastic vet technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week? Give them a 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, which is why we’re making it easy for you to proudly honor your vet techs this year. Print and fill out our Veterinary Technician Appreciation Card for each of your veterinary technicians, and then show them some love by sharing it between October 13th to the 19th! PetDesk customers also get unlimited options and support from our design team, no matter the reason. Whether you want to showcase your techs with a shout-out on the homepage, a blog about how amazing they are at the clinic, or 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. Simply email our support team to get started today!

Need some additional social media content for Veterinary Technician Week? We’ve got you covered! Download our Veterinary Technician Content Pack and enjoy social media posts (like the ones you see below), handouts, and more.

Happy celebrating!