Dr. Allen Balay, an award-winning veterinarian from New London, believes a licensing process would raise quality of animal care and hopefully keep technicians in the career field. Ridgewater College ...

The debate over Veterinary Professional Associates centers on expanding care access versus maintaining patient safety standards.

The students enrolled in the veterinary technology program at Ridgewater College in Willmar are passionate about animals and work hard to successfully complete the rigorous coursework set to them. “I ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. CATHY WURZER: This is Minnesota Now here on MPR News. I'm Cathy Wurzer. When you take your pet to the vet, you're likely to first meet with a vet tech, the ...

PITTSFIELD — Jennifer Jones has always felt a need to help others. Her professional career choices have reflected that aspect of her personality. A Spanish major who minored in linguistics at St.

PALMER — A new Mat-Su College course is intended to remedy a statewide shortage of veterinary technicians through Alaska’s first degree program, scheduled to start in September. Like the rest of the ...

CHARLESTON — There is a shortage of registered veterinary technicians in West Virginia. To help remedy this problem, representatives from West Virginia University (WVU) and West Virginia State ...