National Veterinary Technician WeekOctober 12-18, 2025 | Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician StarsLearn MoreInfection Prevention LeaderComplimentary RACE-Approved On-Demand Certificate CourseLearn MoreWatch Upcoming WebinarsGet access to premium CE eventsLearn More National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America NAVTA is a diverse community of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, students, and Veterinary Assistants, united […]| NAVTA
Do you know an exceptional Credentialed Veterinary Technician who deserves the recognition and praise of the entire profession? Why not nominate that person for NAVTA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year Award? If you’re wondering what might qualify someone to be considered for this prestigious award, here are some ideas to get your thoughts going: NAVTA […] The post Nominations for NAVTA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year Award Now Open appeared first on NAVTA.| NAVTA
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is proud to share that the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has approved Resolution 2025-4: Veterinary Technician Representative – Member Board Composition. This landmark resolution, adopted at the AAVSB’s 2025 Annual Meeting, encourages state veterinary regulatory boards to include credentialed veterinary technicians as voting members, alongside veterinarians and public members.| NAVTA
By Steve Dale, CABC I am no sociologist, so I will not attempt to explain why, but since the pandemic, more people are walking their dogs without a leash. I suggest that this is potentially dangerous to dogs and people. Renowned dog trainer Laura Monaco Torelli’s dog – a Rhodesian Ridgeback – was attacked by […]| NAVTA
(September 4, 2025) — The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is proud to announce that October 12–18, 2025 will be celebrated as National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW). This year’s theme, “Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars,” highlights the many unique journeys of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CrVTs) and […] The post NAVTA Releases 2025 National Veterinary Technician Week Poster appeared first on ...| NAVTA
NAVTA is now accepting applications for the association’s Board of Directors. Only Credentialed Veterinary Technicians who are and remain NAVTA members in good standing (dues paid through the end of the current dues year) are eligible for consideration for election to the Board. All Credentialed Members in elected or appointed positions must remain in good standing for the entirety of their terms.| NAVTA
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
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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