VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVet technicians need and want title protection; why so inconsistent?March 3, 2022By Ashli Selke, RVT, CVTTitle protection across our profession lacks continuity. The guidelines for this vary across the United States, which creates a huge misunderstanding from within the profession as well as consumers. How can anyone keep up when our title is protected in one state but not even recognized in another? The answer is, we can’t. So, we need to work together to bring the “big” issues to the forefront.
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Resource gets down to brass tacks of veterinary opioidsOctober 23, 2020A newly released document aims to clarify rules and regulations surrounding the prescription and administration of opioids in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary groups support protecting, strengthening licensure requirementsAugust 30, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) have released a joint statement in support of standardizing and improving licensure requirements and standards for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Licensure ensures veterinary professionals meet a necessary level of competence through recognized educational programs and successful completion of an examination, said the organizations in a statement. Additionally, licensure ensures that veterinarians are properly trained to comply with state regulations on controlled substances such as opioids. "Veterinarians take care of our pets, protect our food supply, defend against bioterrorism and prevent diseases that threaten public health," said John de Jong, DVM, AVMA president. "It's important we ensure that each member of the veterinary profession, including veterinary technicians, is armed with the necessary knowledge to do these jobs effectively. Strong licensing standards help us do that." "Professional licensure goes to the heart of protecting the health and wellbeing of people and animals," said Andrew T. Maccabe, DVM, MPH, JD, AAVMC CEO. "It also affects the future development …
AAVSB announces new website, updated logoApril 17, 2018The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has unveiled new branding, including a complete redesign of its website, and a refresh of the organization's logo. The new, mobile-friendly website provides an improved user experience and focuses on "presenting the right information to the right user at the right time," according to the organization. "We're thrilled to finally get to share our new website with our member boards, their licensees, students, exam candidates, and members of the public to whom the AAVSB is an indispensable resource," said Jim Penrod, executive director. "Our website and logo have evolved, but our mission to support and advance the regulatory process for veterinary medicine is the same. We've simply increased our ability to reach and interact with our key audiences thereby providing greater support to our member boards." The association partnered with Level Five Solutions Inc., a user-experience firm based in Overland Park, Kan.; Adventure Tech, a web and software development company also based in Overland Park; and Lost & Found Designs, an online-based creative design company. Visit the newly redesigned website at aavsb.org.
