Bill aims to make it easier to become a certified veterinary tech in Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — For years veterinarians have been grappling with major staffing shortages, and veterinary technicians have been especially hard to come by.

“Most technicians or quite a few technicians leave on average between five to seven years after being in the field,” said Jenn Serling with the Arizona Certified Veterinary Technician Association.

According to the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, it would take over 50,000 techs nationwide to meet the current need…

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