10/19/2026
🐶Every year, the third week of October, we honor our veterinary technicians. In New York, a veterinary technician is an individual that has completed 2-3 years at a credentialed college and passed a national licensing exam. Additionally, they must obtain 24 hours of continuing education credits every 3 years to maintain their license. 🐶
Waterville is exceedingly lucky to have 14 (including myself) Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Though I am acutely aware of the challenges and rewards of the position, my own personal experience put a spotlight on how exceptionally talented and special the Waterville technicians are.
In July, my 1 year old German Shepherd presented with suddenly, extremely high kidney values. When I saw the bloodwork results, my heart sank. I knew the challenges and potential decisions we would be facing. He spent two full weeks in the hospital under the care of our equally amazing veterinarians and the technician team. The technicians monitored him diligently day and night. Noting any small change that might indicate a decline or improvement. They facilitated ultrasounds, X-rays, collected samples, placed IV and urinary catheters, ran all kinds of laboratory tests, and monitored his vitals. Beyond medical care, they provided comfort care. His cage was always warm and dry, he received many walks, many belly rubs, and plenty of conversation.
My German shepherd now has completely recovered thanks to an amazing medical team! Doctors and technicians worked cohesively to help him heal.
(Notably, despite the pokes and prods, he is STILL happy to go to Waterville Veterinay Clinic to visit, in large part to the compassionate care he received!)
If you see our veterinary technicians this week, or when you are in for your next visit, please offer them a thank you for their hard work.
I appreciate the care they’ve provided my pets. I am honored to work beside them. I am proud to have such a talented group of technicians at Waterville Veterinary Clinic!
- Hospital Manager, Jenn
