JAVMA news
13th veterinary technician specialty created
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced Aug. 16 that the Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic
JAVMA news
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.
blog
Ensuring high standards for veterinary technicians
Since 1972, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® has set the standards for accredited veterinary technician programs…
JAVMA news
Prime issue for veterinary technicians: Underutilization
Veterinary technicians in practice continue to struggle with low pay, compassion fatigue, and burnout as well as a lack of recognition and…
JAVMA news
Advocate for veterinary technicians wins top honor
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has named Janet McConnell as the 2015 Veterinary Technician of the Year.
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…
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Technicians pushing for new name: veterinary nurse
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America is starting a “veterinary nurse initiative” this year that would rename veterinary…
JAVMA news
Survey finds underuse related to retention for veterinary technicians
A recent survey of veterinary technicians sought to examine barriers to their utilization and the impact of misutilization on job satisfaction and…
JAVMA news
Technicians to revamp credentialing system, title
Veterinary technicians are adept at educating clients, but now they’re banding together to take on a greater task that requires informing the public…
JAVMA news
NAVC holds conference, launches Today’s Veterinary Technician
The North American Veterinary Community Conference, Jan. 16-20 in Orlando, Florida, attracted 17,328 veterinary professionals
AVMA news
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,…
JAVMA news
Despite concerns about job satisfaction and salaries, future looks bright for veterinary technicians
Despite concerns about job satisfaction and salaries, future looks bright for veterinary technicians
JAVMA news
Education and Research Division gains two skilled assistant directors
Education and Research Division gains two skilled assistant directors In October, the AVMA Education and Research
JAVMA news
Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
AVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
CVTEA announces accreditation decisions for technician programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to four new veterinary technology programs and…
AVMA news
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…
AVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
High school students key to Tufts clinic success
Veterinary assisting programs are not new, and many are accredited by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
policy
Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
JAVMA news
Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee
The Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee works to advance specialization in veterinary medicine, advising the American Board of Veterinary…
JAVMA news
For-profit veterinary technology programs continue to close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, at its April 21-24 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, withdrew the accreditation…
JAVMA news
Veterinary accreditors going paperless
The online platform will allow veterinary colleges and veterinary technology programs to submit their self-studies and annual reports electronically.