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Kendra chats with Brandie Johnson, RVT, LVT, about her journey through veterinary medicine. After application to obtain the credentials VTS (ECC) Brandie received rejection letters. Where do you go when your big career goal goes awry? How do you face another work day after that? In a stunning story of resilience, Brandie has found a new path in teaching and training. This has culminated in her creating her own business Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Education Network (MAVEN). Tune in for this amazing story of a phoenix rising from the ashes. 

Kendra chats with Cassie Panning, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), about the application process for The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. With the 16th, and final, VTS Academy episode we find some fresh, new application changes. How long do we need to be working specifically in nutrition to be eligible? Can large animal technicians complete this process? What is the optimal working environment? Listen in and find out how you can be a part of this amazing academy!

Kendra talks with Channing Benson the Programs Manager of Exams with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Did you know AAVSB actually owns the VTNE exam? Do you know the lengths they go to in order to secure a reliable and fair exam? Are you up to date on all the fresh changes including testing windows? Get answers to all these questions and more! Join in to hear a friendly voice tell you all about the scariest exam of your new career. 

Kendra chats with Abigail Nickolopoulos, CVT, VTS (Zoo) about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians. How do you even get your foot in the door in the small world of zoo medicine? What size of zoo is the best for achieving this goal? Answers to these questions and more as we dive into the unique, and small world of zoo medicine!

Kendra chats with Frannie O'Callaghan, RVT, about her new memoir SOAP Notes: Irreverent Confessions of a Veterinary Technician. Hear all the steps along the way from RVT to published author! From the highest highs to the darkest lows, her memoir gives us the clear and honest truth of what it is to be a credentialed veterinary technician. 

Kendra chats with Christy DeYoung, RVT, VTS (Diagnostic Imaging) about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging. From an every other year testing cycle to heavy skill requirement in advanced imaging, hear about all the ins and outs of DI. Where is the best place to get CE that meets the strict requirements? What is the best work environment for a successful application process? Find out the answers to all these questions and more! Don't forget to hang around for the amazing imaging tech tip at the end.

Kendra chats with fellow members of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians Andrea Whittle and Sheri Miller. Andrea and Sheri are both LVTs holding the credentials VTS (EVN). This episode will not only go over the application process but give you insight from a founding member! If you are interested in advancing your career as an equine veterinary technician you won't want to miss this episode. From all the great CE options to tips and tricks for maximizing your potential, this episode will get you excited for all things equine!

Brian Goleman, CVT, of Brian's Bandages chats with Kendra about all things bandaging. Hear Brian's journey from starting as a zookeeper to finding himself submerged in the world of bandaging. He has built himself a small bandaging empire featuring lunch and learns, speaking at conferences, custom bandage cut outs, and the new release of bandage scissors! You won't want to miss this one!

Kendra chats with Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) about  application to the second oldest VTS academy. Having been around for so many years the carefully honed application process for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia is not for the faint of heart. This episode is full of working examples and application tips to guide you through your application process. This is one episode you won't want to sleep on!

Kendra chats with Jess Bowditch, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) about the application process for the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians. What is the optimal working environment while pursuing these credentials? Do you need any other type of physical rehabilitation certification to qualify? What is the deal with the points system? Find out the answers to these questions and hear some fantastic examples for application! Don't skip out on the tech tip at the end!

Kendra joins forces with Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) to talk about The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses. The very first NAVTA approved academy for the credentials of Veterinary Technician Specialist. What does it take to be a part of the largest VTS academy? How does their academy define emergency and critical care? What are some ways to ensure a successful application process? Listen in for these answers and so many other great tips and suggestions to become a VTS-ECC!

Kendra talks to Taryn Singleton, LVT, who is going on year 38! Finding a unicorn clinic right out of school Taryn has spent many years working in the trenches and grew into a 100% veterinary practice owner. What was it like being a new technician in the late '80s? What advice does she have for technicians looking to be practice owners? What's new with the VTNE? You definitely don't want to miss Taryn's wonderful energy and hearing her story.

Kendra chats with Katie, LVT, VTS (Ophthalmology) about the application process for the Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians. From a very strict working environment right up front, to the standard case logs and reports, find out the highlights of the application process. Even though eyes might make some of you squeamish, listen in on Katie's story. She didn't realize they would be her big pick either!

Kendra joins forces with Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior) to talk all things behavior. The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians has some of their own unique requirements for their VTS application process. Tune in to find out about time sheets, the easiest working environment, and the difference between intervention and prevention in behavior medicine. All your basic questions are answered for this application process with the added bonus of great examples along the way!

Juliann London, RVT, VTS (Dermatology) chats with Kendra about the application process for the Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians. Can we still work in a general practice setting and have a successful application? What requirements are unique to dermatology? Tune in for all the information to get started on your VTS-Derm credentials!