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Better integrating the robust veterinary technician skill set into practice
Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are versatile members of the veterinary care team, expertly tackling responsibilities in nursing, imaging,…
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Shelter medicine receives full recognition as specialty, fish medicine receives provisional recognition
The 9-year-old veterinary specialty in shelter medicine received full recognition from the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) in…
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List of Black diplomates sparks discussion, action
Dr. Coretta Patterson has started to compile a list of Black diplomates of veterinary specialty colleges, including from the American College of…
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Veterinarian employers require innovative solutions to attract, retain staff members
To recruit, hire, and retain in this new environment, says Charlotte Hansen, AVMA assistant director for statistical analysis, employers will need to…
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The first veterinary technology program in the U.S.
State University of New York-Delhi established the first veterinary technology program in the U.S. in 1961.
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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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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 specialists in the U.S.
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
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National Veterinary Technician Week focuses on self-care
The theme this year, “Who We Are When The Stethoscopes Come Off,” focuses on the critical aspect of self-care, said Ed Carlson, president of NAVTA.
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Veterinary technician, other staff members talk about pandemic experiences
Many clinics and hospitals are working through a backlog of appointments and patients in the past year. JAVMA News spoke with veterinary support staff…
Veterinary specialists 2020
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2020.
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Veterinary technician tasks outlined in model regulation
A template for state regulation of scope of practice for veterinary technicians was created by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards as…
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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In Short
Specialties proposed, ranitidine drugs contaminated, national disease list drafted
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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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…
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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Board update: AVMA establishes veterinary technician task force
By: Dr. Gary Brown, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. John de Jong, AVMA President; Dr. Sandra Faeh, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet Donlin,…
Veterinary specialists 2017
Market research data: View the number of U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations…
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New veterinary technician programs open as others close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited six new veterinary technology programs and withdrew accreditation for…
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Veterinary technicians add specialty in diagnostic imaging
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced the 16th specialty academy for veterinary technicians, the Academy of…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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…
Veterinary specialists 2016
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2016.