Clarity, Compliance, and Respect for the Veterinary Profession SPRINGFIELD – House Bill 3360 has been signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, heralding increased occupational title protection for veterinary professionals. The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) rigorously pursued support for this legislation, lobbying for its passage into law to better protect titles for Certified Veterinary Technicians […] The post ISVMA Celebrates Veterinary Profession Title Protecti...| NAVTA
NAVTA was proud to be represented at the recent Merck Wellbeing Collective in New Jersey, where leaders from across the veterinary profession gathered to discuss the past, present, and future of veterinary wellbeing. Attendees included veterinarians, social workers, AVMA, AAVMC, academia, entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders committed to advancing mental health in the profession. Mariel […]| NAVTA
August 2, 2025 – (Branchburg, NJ) The Vet Tech Student Association (VTSA) at Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM)–Ponce and Stephanie Atkins of Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) are the 2025 recipients of the Student Chapter and Student Advisor of the Year Awards, presented by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). NAVTA is […] The post NAVTA Honors 2025 Student Advisor and Student Chapter of the Year appeared first on NAVTA.| NAVTA
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is pleased to release its first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Landscape Survey Report, Where We Stand. This landmark report offers the most detailed look to date at how credentialed veterinary technicians view DEIB in their workplaces and within the broader veterinary community. While responses […]| NAVTA
By Steve Dale, CABC Dog training methodology is at a crossroads, and veterinary technicians must play a role. The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) believes that standardization and licensing should be established across the field and is attempting legislative changes to achieve that. However, the CCPDT has agreed to accept the use of prong/pinch […]| NAVTA
The NAVTA Continuing Education Committee invites credentialed professionals to submit proposals to present at upcoming NAVTA-sponsored conference tracks and webinars. Qualified NAVTA members with expertise in anesthesia, behavior, nutrition, leadership, clinical skills, and related areas are encouraged to apply. Speaking opportunities are available for both in-person conferences and virtual sessions held throughout the year. Proposals […] The post Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise wit...| NAVTA
NAVTA is looking for a few good people to fill several vacancies on NAVTA’s Committee of Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS). NAVTA’s CVTS is charged with establishing, applying, and enforcing the standards by which Veterinary Technician Specialty Academies (VTSA) are assessed in order for those academies to attain the status of “NAVTA-Approved” academies. Only NAVTA-Approved academies […]| NAVTA
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and Boehringer Ingelheim announced today the renewal of the Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship program and subsequent call for applicants.The Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship was established in 2022 to help meet the increased need for credentialed veterinary technicians in the animal health profession. Scholarship applications are now being accepted and will be awarded to up to 20 applicants in the Fall of 2025. Boehringer ...| NAVTA
If you are a Credentialed Veterinary Technician member of NAVTA and would like to help shape the future of the association’s leadership team, please submit your name for consideration to serve on NAVTA’s 2025 Nominating Committee. The 2025 Nominating Committee will be charged with finding eligible candidates to fill the two seats on the Board […]| NAVTA
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May 8, 2025 (BRIDGEWATER, NJ) The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is proud to celebrate the contributions and stories of Veterinary Assistants during Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) Week, taking place May 18–24, 2025. This annual celebration recognizes the essential role that veterinary assistants play in clinics, hospitals, shelters, and beyond — supporting […] The post NAVTA Celebrates Veterinary Assistants May 18–24, 2025 | Approved Veterinary ...| NAVTA
By Steve Dale, CABC Here’s a trivia question: What’s the number one cause of death for indoor cats from around 2 years of age to 8 or 10 years of age? It is most likely feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). According to Joshua Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at […]| NAVTA
By Steve Dale, CABC Increasingly, Veterinary professionals are increasingly encountering resistance from clients when it comes to vaccinations –even for rabies. There was a time when veterinary professional’s recommendation was enough for most clients to comply without question. Then came an era where explanations were necessary. Today, in many cases, it feels as though veterinary […]| NAVTA
By Steve Dale, CABC The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of NAVTA or its Board of Directors. I agree with the popular notion that there is a shortage of credentialed veterinary technicians/nurse. I believe there are lots of reasons for that shortage, […]| NAVTA