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Veterinary technician educators honored
The Association of Veterinary Technician Educators handed out three awards during its biennial symposium, held July 30-Aug. 2 in Niagara Falls,…
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® accredits veterinary technology programs to ensure the quality of the…
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Comments sought: Educational criteria for technicians
The AVMA CVTEA is considering changes to three educational standards and accepting public comment through March 1.
Distance education programs in veterinary technology accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Distance education programs in veterinary technology
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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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COVID-19 adds challenges to veterinary technology education
Many veterinary technology programs that were previously in person have had to adapt curricula to a virtual learning format, which has had its…
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Help shape the future of veterinary technology education
Are you interested in educational standards for veterinary technicians and open to a challenge? Apply to volunteer with the AVMA Committee on…
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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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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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Call for comments opens: Veterinary technician educational standards
The AVMA CVTEA® is accepting comments until April 15, 2024, on some of its educational standards for accredited veterinary technology education…
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities Selection Committee
The CVTEA Selection Committee oversees assessment and selection of candidates to serve on the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and…
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Efforts evolve on how to address educational debt
The Veterinary Debt Initiative is an outgrowth of the Fix the Debt summit,
About the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Updated July 2013 Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities In 1972, the House of Delegates authorized a program of…
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Become a wellbeing educator: New training dates added
Pop quiz: How can you gain new skills, create a path to becoming a peer trainer, give back to our profession, and support the wellbeing of both…
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Are you passionate about communication? Become a wellbeing educator
AVMA's new Train the Trainer program teaches participants how to bring critical communication skills to their organization. Learn strategies to…
Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) - Last update: August 2022.
AVMA creates new cyberbullying resources for veterinarians with educational grant from Banfield Pet Hospital
New resources to help veterinarians effectively counter and recover from cyberbullying attacks were recently unveiled at the AVMA's Veterinary…
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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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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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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…
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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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Volunteers needed for test development workshop
Are you looking for an opportunity to help support and shape the veterinary profession? The AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary…
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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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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…