Kendra the Vet Tech

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Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist - Equine Veterinary Nurse, sharing information on how to become a credentialed vet tech, what a credentialed vet tech is and the many career options available. This channel will be especially helpful for beginner credentialed technicians, vet tech students or those looking to this field as a career path.

  1. 12/26/2025

    "Why I Didn't Get My VTS"

    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.

    48 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    VTS - Veterinary Nutrition Technician

    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!

    1h 2m

  3. 11/07/2025

    All About the VTNE

    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.

    45 min

  4. 10/17/2025

    VTS - Zoological Medicine Technicians

    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!

    1 hr

  5. 09/05/2025

    SOAP Notes: A Memoir

    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.

    1h 9m

  6. 07/18/2025

    VTS - Diagnostic Imaging

    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.

    48 min

  7. 06/06/2025

    VTS - Equine Veterinary Nurse

    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!

    1h 6m

  8. 05/25/2025

    It's Brian's Bandages!

    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!

    48 min
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Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist - Equine Veterinary Nurse, sharing information on how to become a credentialed vet tech, what a credentialed vet tech is and the many career options available. This channel will be especially helpful for beginner credentialed technicians, vet tech students or those looking to this field as a career path.

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  • Creator
    Kendra
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Kendra the Vet Tech
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