In recognition of veterinary technician appreciation week 2021 we interviewedtwo leaders in veterinary technology:Jennifer Sager, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, ECC)and Jeff Backus, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC).Jennshared with us her unique experience being the first, veterinary technician to co-chair an AAHA guideline. Learn ways to work towards authorship, where to find these opportunitiesand how toinspirethe next generation of veterinary technicians and veterinarians.Next highlighted career veterinary technician, Jeff Backus,CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) helps us “Find our Nerd” and shares how he washooked on being a veterinary technician andhow he foundoptimalwork life balance withthe ASPCA Animal Poison ControlCenter.