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Friday, September 22 • 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Paying Veterinary Technicians Like Nurses: Is it Possible?

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The number one reason veterinary technicians and nurses leave the veterinary field today is inadequate pay. In 2021, the national average was $17.74 an hour. What if that changed? What if they were paid well enough to make staying in the job sustainable? What if working multiple jobs or large amounts of overtime to make ends meet was no longer necessary? Using VEG as a case study, we’ll explore real life examples of how raising wages can impact culture, team, and business finances, and how this increase can be sustainable.
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avatar for Ken Yagi, MS, RVT

Ken Yagi, MS, RVT

Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer, Veterinary Emergency Group
Ken has been reimagining veterinary nursing over the course of the past 23 years in the field. He is a double VTS in emergency and critical care and small animal internal medicine, and has a master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer... Read More →

Friday September 22, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 214 C
  TECHNICIAN
  • CE Hours: 1
  • RACE Hours: 1