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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…
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For-profit veterinary technology programs continue to close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, at its April 21-24 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, withdrew the accreditation…
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Assessing veterinary technician education
One of the goals of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, which was launched last year, is to ensure that every veterinary technician is credentialed.
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Veterinary technology educators talk leadership skills
The Association of Veterinary Technician Educators’ virtual symposium centered around celebrating the past, present, and future of the profession.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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Learn how veterinary assistants can improve your practice
When it comes to running a successful and efficient veterinary practice, every team member counts. Using each person’s skills and education to the…
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Board Chair Gill discusses AVMA priorities
Dr. Ronald Gill, the 2022-23 chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, expects workforce challenges and solutions will continue to occupy the Board’s…
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AVMA launches Axon, a new online CE platform
The AVMA has launched the next generation of its digital continuing education for all veterinary professionals.
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Cornell opens specialty clinic in Connecticut
At CUVS, according to a university press release, board-certified specialists offer treatments and procedures as well as continuing education…
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Veterinary technology accreditation decisions announced
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new veterinary technology programs and…
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Veterinary technology programs hit by turmoil at for-profits
Symptomatic of larger problems in the for-profit education industry, 11 more veterinary technology programs have had their accreditation withdrawn by…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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The backbone of veterinary technology for 50 years
This July, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The CVTEA accredits educational…
Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
What do veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants do, and what education and experience are needed?
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An inside look at accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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AAVSB launches program for veterinary technicians
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards launched Veterinary Care Elite earlier this year. The program stores all qualifications and…
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Veterinary technology proposals considered
The Executive Board acted on two recommendations from the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
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The profit margin
Starting July 1, the Department of Education is requiring that degree-granting for-profits prepare students for “gainful employment in a recognized…
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CVTEA announces accreditation decisions for technician programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to four new veterinary technology programs and…
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Committee seeks autonomy in accrediting veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education seeks to gain more autonomy via an AVMA Bylaws amendment
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President’s Column: Supporting veterinary technicians
The AVMA supports the essential work of veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary technician specialists in many ways, and is…
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NAVTA's Veterinary Nurse Initiative a work in progress
Although the Veterinary Nurse Initiative has seen little state legislative progress, it has made strides in other areas.
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Vet tech programs accredited or terminated
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities remains as busy as ever, evaluating nine new programs
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Prime issue for veterinary technicians: Underutilization
Veterinary technicians in practice continue to struggle with low pay, compassion fatigue, and burnout as well as a lack of recognition and…