This Arizona Bill Could Completely Change the Future of Vet Techs – But Is It the Right Move?
Imagine being able to work as a credentialed veterinary technician without going through years of formal schooling. Sounds like a game-changer, right? Well, that’s exactly what Arizona’s Senate Bill 1658 (SB 1658) is proposing. While some say it could solve a growing workforce shortage, others worry it could risk the quality of care animals receive. Let’s break it down.
SB 1658: What Vet Techs See That No One Talks About!
I have been a credentialed veterinary technician for 33 years—36 years in the field overall—which, in this profession, makes me a bit of a dinosaur. Many of my colleagues leave the field in under a decade, and unfortunately, Arizona’s SB 1658 may only make that problem worse.