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AVMA Celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week

During National Veterinary Technician Week, October 14-20, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) celebrates the important work of these integral members of the veterinary health care team.

The week-long event, created by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), seeks to elevate public awareness of the importance of the entire veterinary team. This year’s theme–“Veterinary Nursing in Action”–focuses on the diversity of experiences and animals treated in the veterinary profession.

“National Veterinary Technician Week honors the important veterinary team members who make our work possible, doing everything from performing dental cleanings and monitoring anesthesia patients, to taking X-rays and restraining aggressive animals, to answering client questions and providing peace of mind to anxious pet owners,” said Dr. John de Jong, president of the AVMA. “We’re proud to recognize and honor the invaluable role these dedicated professionals play in our health care teams.”
Though National Veterinary Technician Week occurs just once a year, the AVMA works closely to support NAVTA all year long. In 2017, the AVMA reaffirmed its commitment to NAVTA by entering into a formal partnership and has been providing association management and administrative services to the organization since that time. In addition, the AVMA provides NAVTA members with resources, products, services and initiatives to help them and their veterinary practices.
Currently, the AVMA is working closely with NAVTA leaders to plan a variety of CE sessions at AVMA Convention 2019, which will take place next summer in Washington, D.C.
The AVMA also has partnered with NAVTA and others in efforts to standardize and improve licensure requirements across the veterinary profession. In April, the AVMA joined NAVTA, the American Association of Veterinary State Boards and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges in releasing a joint statement of support for licensing requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The statement reads, in part: “Licensure of veterinarians and veterinary technicians is key to public protection and helps ensure that our pets, livestock and other animals receive the high quality of health care they need and deserve.”

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