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Former veterinary technology students sue college
Nine former veterinary technology students are suing Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois. The students allege that when they were attending the…
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Veterinary technician student scholarship deadline approaching
Applications are due in early October for $2,000 educational scholarships offered for veterinary technician students by the American Veterinary…
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Scholarships awarded to veterinary technician students
The AKC/Hartz Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program was established to advance veterinary medicine by supporting veterinary technicians
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Veterinary staff, student face COVID-19
As the U.S. enters its third month feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary profession, too, continues to adjust to how it…
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Zoetis Foundation, AVMF create scholarships for veterinary technician students
The application period is approaching for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation veterinary student scholarship program and is currently open for…
Veterinary technology program data
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) collects data on veterinary technology and nursing programs every year.…
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National Veterinary Technician Week coming in October
October 9-15 is National Veterinary Technician Week
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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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Canadian veterinary colleges teach access to care
Students at Ontario Veterinary College and Atlantic Veterinary College will graduate with a better understanding of how to remove barriers to access…
Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
What do veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants do, and what education and experience are needed?
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Veterinary technician scholarships presented
The American Kennel Club and The Hartz Mountain Corp., along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in
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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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 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,…
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AAVSB releases standards to assess international veterinary technicians, nurses
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards announced development of the PAVE for Veterinary Technicians certificate program, designed to…
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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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Veterinary technicians in the spotlight
Veterinary technicians do a lot of hard work behind the scenes, so this year's National Veterinary Technician Week seeks to promote all
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AVMA Answers: Veterinary technicians
How would you characterize the shortage of veterinary technicians and the underlying causes?
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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…
Accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) accredits veterinary technology programs. All AVMA CVTEA-accredited…
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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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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
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Funds raise money for veterinary technicians, assistants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a relief fund May 14 for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants financially impacted by…
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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titers for the veterinary team
Rabies exposure is an occupational hazard for veterinary professionals, and preventive measures are necessary to protect veterinary teams.