The National Veterinary Technician Week (October 13-19, 2024) is fast approaching, and it's always a good idea to show your appreciation to some of our favorite people in the world. If you're looking to send love to your vet tech, below is an excellent list of Vet Tech Week gift ideas to choose from.
What is Vet Tech Week About?
For one week of October every year, the whole of the US celebrates National Veterinarian Technician Week. It is seven days of honoring the unsung heroes of veterinary care: the vet techs. Celebrated since 1993, the event is scheduled to be observed again from October 13 to 19, 2024.
So, it's only fitting to send these dedicated people our heartfelt gestures. Their hard work is crucial to our pets' well-being and the smooth day-to-day operation of veterinary practices. Vet Tech Appreciation Week is special as we recognize the compassion and expertise these professionals bring to their roles.
Vet Tech Week Gift Ideas
And as promised, here is our list of highly recommended Vet Tech Week gift ideas:
1. One Pet With Parent Single-Line Custom Portrait
We can safely assume that vet techs got into the business of taking care of pets because they themselves have them. This makes a custom pet portrait a great gift idea. You only need to send us photos of your vet tech and their pets. We then create a portrait of them worth hanging on their homes or offices.
2. One Pet Single-Line Custom Portrait
If your vet tech is camera-shy, this custom portrait of their pet is an excellent alternative to the one above. This framed portrait of their pet is digitally drawn with love and care and printed on a 111 lb cardstock. The portrait is done in a single line in a minimalist style, which can complement any home or office design.
3. Single Line Custom Pet Portrait Hoodie
Perfect for hanging out or keeping warm at the dog park, this custom pet portrait hoodie is sure to get smiles from your vet tech. It features a custom portrait of their pet, making it a wonderful testament to their love for them. It is done using one line only, adding to its overall charm. It comes in three colors and is made with 80% ring-spun cotton and 20% polyester.
4. Personalized Vet Tech Fanny Pack
Get your favorite vet tech a gift that can help make their work life more convenient with this fanny pack. It is tailor-made to include their name on the front. It has various compartments for easy carrying of the tools they use daily. It comes in a variety of colors and is made with strong and thick polyester.
5. Custom Pet Portrait Wood Ornament
The holidays are made more beautiful with this wood ornament you can hang on your tree. But no one's stopping you from hanging it anywhere, any time of the year! This personalized wood ornament features your vet tech's pet on it to make it more meaningful. It is designed in collaboration with StudioBladel, owned and operated by Katelyn Bladel, a jewelry designer in the Philly area. If you're looking for a unique gift, this is it!
6. Personalized Stethoscope Birthflower Name Tag
A tiny gift but big on love and appreciation is this hand-stamped ID tag. Your vet tech can wrap this around their stethoscope and display their name and their birthflower. It is made with high-quality copper and sterling silver that will last them a long time.
7. Three Pets Single-Line Custom Portrait
As fur parents, we know that one pet isn't enough. We have to have more! If your vet tech feels the same, this pet portrait will include three pets in one continuous line, which is a great gift. Its minimalistic design fits perfectly well anywhere they hang it. It is printed using archival ink that is meant to last a lifetime.
8. Single-Line Custom Pet Portrait Pillow
Have your vet tech decorate their home or clinic with this adorable custom throw pillow. It features their pet's face done in a single line, printed on a soft and cuddly pillow. It is made with a woven blend of 58% cotton and 42% polyester yarns. It has a filling made with high-quality polyfill, which is sewn securely. Send three of your vet tech's pet photos, and we'll take care of the rest.
9. Etching Illustration Custom Pet Portrait
Another unique Vet Tech Week gift idea is this etched pet portrait. It has more details than the above options. It has a focus on texture that makes their pet's fur, whiskers, or feathers stand out and provide more character. It is done by Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints, a practicing artist and educator in the Philly area.
10. Cat Pulse with Paw Print Sneakers
Have your fave vet tech strut around their office in style with this pair of sneakers. The cat paw and pulse designs shamelessly show their love for animals and their profession. They come in black and can be customized to include designs of their choice.
11. Single-Line Tattoo Design
A Vet Tech Week gift idea that lasts a lifetime, this custom tattoo design scores high in uniqueness. This is ideal for commemorating the life of a departed pet or simply having them keep their pets close by. Send us photos of your vet tech's pet, and we'll create the design. They can then send it over to their tattoo artist of choice.
12. One Pet Color Sketch Style Custom Pet Portrait
