2018 CVM News: College celebrates veterinary technicians and staff

This news item is about: This week, the College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated Licensed Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, a national holiday that runs from October 14-20. “The licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) and staff at our hospitals are dedicated members of our team,” said Dr. Meg Thompson, director of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA). The nationwide event was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association to recognize the vital role of LVTs. The college expanded its classification of the event to include staff at the hospital to acknowledge how both LVTs and staff contribute to patient care, client experience, student training and support the research mission of the college