Efficient Use of Technicians and Nurses: RACE Approved Webinar

Is your veterinary staff really performing at its best? For most practices, the answer is no. One of the most pervasive problems in veterinary hospitals today is the underutilization of technicians and veterinary nurses.

These well-trained professionals frequently perform tasks well below their skill set, while doctors have workloads that are easily redistributable. The result? Burned-out veterinarians, dissatisfied team members, diminished workflows, and lost chances to increase practice revenue.

This is where Vet And Tech comes in. As a response to this pressing challenge, we are hosting a RACE-approved webinar entitled "Efficient Use of Technicians/Nurses in Your Practice". The one-hour session will be held on September 3, 2025, at 8:00 PM (US Eastern Time) and will be conducted by the renowned veterinary educator Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition).

This webinar will examine how veterinary hospitals actually utilize their technicians today, how those methods compare to industry best practices, and, most significantly, what can be done differently. 

They will leave with takeaway solutions they can apply right away to build better teams, happier employees, and healthier animals.

Why This Free RACE-Approved Webinar Matters

Practice in the veterinary field is a team effort. Every job, from vet to nurse, technician, and assistant, possesses unique skills that, when properly delegated, keep the practice running like clockwork. But still, hospitals are run on outdated job descriptions, where veterinary nurses and technicians are not always respected or trusted in the roles for which they have been trained.

The consequences are grim: patients aren't receiving the optimal care, doctors burn out, and experienced staff quit medicine altogether. But there is hope. By learning to optimize team utilization, practices can not only enhance the quality of care but also establish a work culture in which every team member feels valued.

That's what this webinar is all about: helping you view what's preventing your team from succeeding and providing you with the solutions to repair it.

Key Points of the Webinar

The webinar will address a number of critical topics, including:

• Current Utilization Trends: View how your practice compares to others within the profession.
• Recognizing Underutilization: Determine the obstacles that are inhibiting nurses and technicians from performing their best.
• Practical Solutions: Discover how to improve communication, prioritize, and give role clarity.
• Benefits for the Team and Patients: See how proper utilization yields happier staff, improved patient results, and improved client relationships.

Attendees will leave with knowledge they can use the very next day to maximize team effectiveness and drive increased practice revenue.

About the Speaker

Kara M. Burns is a board-licensed veterinary technician as well as an internationally known leader in veterinary education. With over 30 years of experience, she has held various roles, including technician, educator, writer, and consultant. She has had a private practice, served with Hill's Pet Nutrition, and currently serves as President of the Pet Nutrition Alliance.

Kara is also a former Editor-in-Chief of Today's Veterinary Nurse and has authored over 200 journal articles, in addition to textbook chapters that still impact veterinary education. Her passions lie in areas of nutrition, utilization of the team, and well-being, so she is perfectly positioned to talk about this in-depth subject.

She has received several professional achievement awards and speaks regularly at conferences worldwide. Participants can expect to have a session where they will get practical knowledge as well as some words of encouragement from someone who has made it her career to move forward the role of veterinary nurses and technicians. 

Earn 1 CE Credit

Along with hands-on knowledge, this webinar also provides 1 RACE-approved continuing education (CE) credit for veterinary technicians and nurses. Continuing education is not only mandatory: it's a means of keeping up to date, enhancing your career, and continuing to enhance the level of care your patients receive.

This is another free CE option, so it is a convenient and worthwhile means of fulfilling your professional obligation while acquiring skills you can implement right away.

Key Highlights

Here is what participants can look forward to learning:

• Crystal clear understanding of why veterinary nurses and technicians are frequently underutilized.
• Practical techniques to clarify roles and allocate tasks more efficiently.
• Pointers to enhance communication and teamwork.
• Ways to demonstrate value on the team and speak up on the right utilization.
• Tips on how to approach hospital leadership confidently.

In summary, this session aims to encourage veterinary technician empowerment, equipping your team with the confidence and framework they need to thrive as a unit.

About Vet And Tech

At Vet And Tech, our goal is simple: to give veterinary professionals access to expert information, continued education, and knowledge that enhances practice effectiveness. We recognize how difficult it can be to practice veterinary medicine, so we bring thought leaders, educators, and practitioners together and provide them with a place to exchange knowledge that benefits their practice.

From research-driven blogs and useful resources to free RACE-approved CE webinars, Vet And Tech is your one-stop source for veterinary learning and professional development. You might be a veterinarian, technician, or nurse, but regardless of your position, we can help you improve your skills. So, you can give your best to your patients.

Book Your Spot Now

Chances like this don't come along often. This webinar is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the industry's top voices on vet tech use and team performance.

Seats are limited, so don't procrastinate. Sign up now for the "Effective Use of Technicians and Nurses" webinar and start building a more efficient, more contented veterinary team.

By participating in this webinar, you'll discover how to make more effective use of the skills in your team, improve your workflow, and develop a practice atmosphere in which all staff feel valued. If you are a practice manager wanting to maximize efficiency or a veterinary nurse wishing to advance in your career, this session was created with you in mind.