A successful career is about more than perfect catheter placement. Discover what veterinarians want most from their technicians—then use this list of seven habits to put your career on the fast track.

Finding the right work and life balance is tricky, and leaning too far either way can lead to a nasty spill.

When this veterinary technician prepared for a volunteer trip to Thailand, she quickly realized her original plan was about to an unexpected turn.

Q: I'm a technician and I'm interested in zoological medicine. How can I get started in the field?

My fondest wish is to never see this very wild--and very special--patient again.