Thriving as a Vet Tech: Overcoming Challenges and Enhancing Wellbeing | Webinar

Veterinary technicians and technologists are essential to the daily operation of veterinary practices and play a crucial role in maintaining animal health and welfare. October marks National Veterinary Technician Week (October 12–18, 2025) in the United States and RVT Month throughout Canada, providing a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate their dedication and contributions.

This one-hour presentation will explore the unique challenges faced by veterinary technicians and technologists, including burnout, compassion fatigue, and workplace stress. Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to support long-term wellbeing and career sustainability. Learn how to manage stress, build resilience, and create a personalized plan to thrive in your vital and rewarding role.

Join us in honoring the commitment of veterinary technicians and technologists to compassionate, high-quality care for all animals, and empower these indispensable team members to sustain their passion and health throughout their careers.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize common challenges faced by veterinary technicians and technologists.
2. Explore effective strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout.
3. Develop a personalized plan to enhance wellbeing and thrive in the veterinary technician or technologist role.

Speaker: Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
www.marieholowaychuk.com
www.linkedin.com/in/drmarieholowaychuk
www.instagram.com/marieholowaychuk
   / @marieholowaychukdvm  
www.insighttimer.com/marieholowaychuk

Coaching Promotion: 20% off Reviving Vet Med Coaching Packages for RVT Month www.revivingvetmed.com/coaching

Reviving Veterinary Medicine Resources:
DISH Handout: How to Handle Conflict Among Coworkers revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/HandlingConflict
Difficult Conversations Handout: Diffusing Difficult Situations
with Veterinary Clients revivingvetmed.kartra.com/page/diffusing-difficult-situations
Podcast Episode 76: Financial Wellbeing for Veterinary Technicians www.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/18016058
Podcast Episode 44: Compassionate Communication Strategies for Team Wellbeing www.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/14503704
Podcast Episode 5: Is Venting a Form of Self-care? www.buzzsprout.com/2011463/episodes/10874183
Blog: The Harmful Effects of Venting and How to Stop It www.revivingvetmed.com/the-harmful-effects-of-venting-and-how-to-stop-it/
Upcoming Webinar November 12: Sleigh your Spending - Because your bank account deserves less triage in January! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis...

Sponsor Resources:
Purina Veterinary Portal nestlepurinapetcare.my.site.com
Purina Institute www.purinainstitute.com

External Resources:
Meditation App: Insight Timer www.insighttimer.com
Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation www.veterinaryhope.org/support-groups

This webinar was generously sponsored by Purina.