“The backbone. The lifeblood. The heart. Staff members at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) are fond of anatomical metaphors when describing the indispensable role played by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) as part of the CUHA medical team,” writes Cornell staff member David Nutt in the Fall 2017 ’Scopes magazine, produced by the College of Veterinary Medicine.

This week, October 15-21, is National Veterinary Technicians’ Week. In recognition of Cornell’s 80-plus LVTs and the differences they make in the lives of animals and their owners, the College of Veterinary Medicine is holding an “LVT and Staff Appreciation Fall Food Festival,” Oct. 20.

For more about Cornell’s LVTs, see Nutt’s article, “Vet techs provide specialized skills and creature comforts at CUHA.”