Written by Melanie Greaver Cordova After over 15 years of preparing future veterinary technicians to enter the workforce, the six-week Veterinary Technician Preceptorship Program at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine remains one of the few of its kind based in a New York referral animal hospital. This year, the program is expanding its enrollment capacity, adding rotation training …
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) March 23, 2022—Only 10 states have a clear definition of the title “veterinary technician” and restrict its use to people who have formal credentials in that state, according to a new report by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). “The veterinary technician profession has long been challenged by a lack of cohesion and standards in …
In most of the US, anyone can call themselves a veterinary technician without penalty. Ashli R. Selke, a credentialed veterinary technician, said many licensed technicians feel undervalued and disrespected by misuse of the title, as though their work toward their education was in vain. Selke is president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, which published a report …
Veterinarians, nominated and selected by their peers, exemplify leadership and achievement in improving patient outcomes. dvm360®, the No. 1 multimedia platform in the veterinary industry, announced the 8 winners of their first Veterinary Heroes ™ recognition program on November 16, 2021, including Inger Reres, LVT, VTS (SAIM). The newcomers were honored at a festive gala at Fetch, a dvm360® conference, …
Dr. Jane
December 21, 2021
The Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York, New York has appointed its first senior veterinary technician (CVT) in the hospital’s 111-year history. The appointment of Jaclyn Mavros, LVT as a CVT makes this veterinary clinic, according to the AMC. one of only a few nationwide with this feature “I am honored to join Animal Medical Center as the hospital’s …
Dr. Jane
October 26, 2021
SAN DIEGO, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – PetDesk, a leading veterinary retention technology company, is pleased to announce that it is honoring the entire month of October as National Veterinary Technician Month. In celebration of veterinarians across the country, PetDesk hosted a denominational storytelling contest designed to help unite the voices of such an important group of professionals …
Dr. Jane
October 10, 2021
Months after the pandemic, Ashli Selke, a qualified veterinary technician, was overwhelmed. “I cried on the way to work,” she says. Selke is President-elect of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. She works for Purdue University in their veterinary care program as a clinical laboratory coordinator. However, in 2020 she worked as a surgical supervisor in a 24/7 …
PetDesk Announces National Veterinary Technician Month in OctoberCopyright 2021 PR Newswire. All rights reserved2021-10-05 SAN DIEGO, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – PetDesk, a leading veterinary retention technology company, is pleased to announce that it is celebrating the entire month of October for National Veterinary Technician Month. In celebration of veterinarians across the country, PetDesk hosted a denominational storytelling …
Erin_Spencer Screenshot from public hearing Erin Spencer, a veterinary technician in Massachusetts, recently testified before lawmakers that state credentialing is needed to protect pets and owners, and that greater oversight will result in better working conditions. Read moreVeterinary clinic receives backlash after story of dog surrendered over $10K surgery bill goes viralA few months into her first job as a …
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards has created a template that states can use as a resource in considering changes to their rules and regulations regarding veterinary technicians. The Model Ordinance – Scope of Application for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technologists, published last December contains a definition of what a supervising veterinarian is and what tasks a veterinary technician …
