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 technicians hold town hall meeting
The role of veterinary assistants and the increase in the number of veterinary technology programs were among the topics during the Technician Town…
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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Veterinary technicians feted for 20 years
Once again, it’s that time of year to celebrate an important member of the veterinary health care team: veterinary
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…
policy
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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Where to draw the line
In some areas of the country, rural veterinarians are struggling to maintain practice viability and client profitability
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
II. The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
IV. CVTEA Roster and V. Staff Roster - Last update to these sections: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
VIII. Standard operating procedure for accreditation of programs educating veterinary technicians - Last update to this section: August 2022
Accreditation standards and guidelines
VI. Accreditation standards and guidelines for interpretation - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix g – Equipment and instructional resources list - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix h – Veterinary technology student essential and recommended skills list - Last update to this section: August 2022
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Opportunity
79 percent of veterinary professionals agree that there has been an industry-wide decline in pet veterinary visits
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix A – Statement on safety - Last update to this section: August 2022