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AVMA pledges to 'vigorously defend' against expanding scope of practice
Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according…
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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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NAVTA celebrates 30 years of National Veterinary Technician Week
This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week, happening October 15-21, in which everyone is encouraged to celebrate,…
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AVMA CEO addresses workforce trends
Speaking to animal health industry leaders this August, AVMA CEO Dr. Janet Donlin talked about the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary…
AVMA celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 15-21)
During National Veterinary Technician Week, October 15-21, the AVMA is celebrating the invaluable contributions of veterinary technicians to animal…
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New initiatives support technicians and practices
A new panel of AVMA volunteers is forming to examine ways to better support and advance veterinary technicians, and empower them to maximize how they…
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Veterinary technicians being paid more but still face concerns about wages, burnout, debt
Survey results from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America reveal the latest data about the profession of veterinary…
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Q&A: Goldman wants to help veterinarians rediscover their passion for the profession
Dr. Arnold Goldman is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will fill…