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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 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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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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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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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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HOD to deliberate on declawing
AVMA House of Delegates also to consider microchips, cribbing, use of technology
Committee on Advancing Veterinary Technicians and Technologists
The Committee on Advancing Veterinary Technicians and Technologists advises the Board of Directors on matters important to the veterinary technology…
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Quammen anticipates role as AVMA vice president
As the upcoming new AVMA vice president, Dr. Jennifer Quammen hopes to strengthen collaboration between the AVMA and veterinary academia.
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Veterinary accreditors going paperless
The online platform will allow veterinary colleges and veterinary technology programs to submit their self-studies and annual reports electronically.
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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…
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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Pivot or perish: Veterinary leaders talk industry trends
E-commerce, telemedicine, and other innovations. Technology is the future, but at the same time, it can never replace the human touch.
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Kill the veterinary practice to save it
The exponential growth of technology and changing consumer demand are driving a paradigm shift in the way workplaces are run.
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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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AVMA board accepts governance task force report
The report of the AVMA Task Force on Governance and Member Participation was made public June 7.
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Drugs, biologics, procedures topics of new or adjusted policies
The AVMA changed policies related to prescriptions, biologics, reproductive technologies, aquaculture beyond state waters, and surgical procedures…
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1955 - 1965
The late 1950s and early 1960s saw a flurry of technological and sociological changes in the United States.
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Model dog and cat ordinance expanded
The Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine recommended additions to the Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance.
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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AVMA Board chair addresses challenges to VCPR, advocacy efforts
Dr. Charles Lemme was elected chair of the AVMA Board of Directors this past July during AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver. About halfway through his…
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CVTEA makes accreditation decisions virtually
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new programs and withdrew accreditation…
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Donlin appointed AVMA assistant executive vice president
At its meeting in June, the AVMA Executive Board appointed Dr. Janet D. Donlin as the assistant executive vice president
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New selection committee seeks volunteers
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is seeking members to fill the new CVTEA Selection Committee.
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…
Jennifer Quammen, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Quammen has been a veterinary leader for many years. She has worked as a veterinary technician, associate veterinarian, medical director,…