Veterinary technicians are essential to veterinary hospitals and practices. They offer high‑quality veterinary care by supporting veterinarians, delivering hands‑on treatment, running diagnostics, educating owners and keeping clinics operating smoothly. Vet tech roles are diverse and career paths can vary widely. On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, Holly Kitchen, a certified veterinary technician (CVT) and veterinary technician specialist in ophthalmology (VTS), shares her career journey and insights into her specialization, along with some of the rewards unique to the veterinary technician profession.