Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) positions

The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® (CVTEA) has a vacancy for a veterinarian to represent faculties of colleges of veterinary medicine on the committee. Applications are due May 17, 2024, to fulfill an unexpired term running until summer 2029.

What qualifications are needed?

  • Ability to travel for two to three site visits per year and attend three committee meetings per year (One committee meeting is held virtually, in April. The other two are held in person at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and typically take place mid-June and the first week of November.)
  • Access to email, reliable internet, and proficiency with Microsoft software applications
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to critically evaluate data, formulate questions, and objectively evaluate outcomes
  • Ability to effectively work in a group setting, listen and respect opinions of others, and support the decisions of the committee
  • Responsiveness to questions and projects throughout the year
  • Appreciation for the role of innovation in veterinary technology education
  • Appreciation for diversity in the form and delivery of veterinary technology educational programs
  • An open mind and positive attitude

In addition to these qualifications, CVTEA members typically find joy reading copious amounts of reports, excel at keeping information organized, and can find calm in stressful situations.

Committee members are selected by the CVTEA Selection Committee. Interviews will be conducted at the end of May via Zoom. Candidates will be contacted to set up a specific interview time.

To apply, review the full job description for CVTEA members and complete the CVTEA application form.

Position: Veterinarian representing faculties of colleges of veterinary medicine
Position description: AVMA member serving as a faculty member with a college/school of veterinary medicine
Unexpired term: Current 2024 – July 2029
Application due: May 17, 2024
Outgoing member: Current vacancy
For more information: Email jhorvathatavma [dot] org (jhorvath[at]avma[dot]org)