NAVTA News

April 17, 2026
NAVTA Celebrates Veterinary Assistants May 17–23, 2026

April 17, 2026 (Branchburg, NJ): The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is proud to recognize Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) Week, taking...

March 23, 2026
NAVTA Releases Scope of Practice Report

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has released a new report examining the landscape of veterinary scope of practice (SOP) acts...

March 18, 2026
Call for Volunteers: Join a NAVTA Committee

NAVTA is now accepting applications from members interested in serving on its committees. Committee volunteers play a critical role in advancing the association’s mission...

March 12, 2026
NAVTA Does Not Support VPA/MLP Model, Says Credentialed Tech-Centered Career Pathway Is the Way to Go

March 19 Listening Session Scheduled Branchburg, NJ – In a long-awaited position statement from the preeminent association representing Veterinary Technicians in the United States,...

March 2, 2026
NAVTA Appoints Two New Members to the Board of Directors

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) announces the appointment of Dru Mellon, RVT, CVT, LVT, and Dewey Maddox, CVT, to its...

January 28, 2026
NAVTA Announces Linda Markland as the 2025 Veterinary Technician of the Year

Branchburg, NJ – January 27, 2026 — The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) proudly announces that Linda Markland, RVT has been...

January 27, 2026
NAVTA Reflects on a Year of Growth at Annual Meeting, Outlines Strategic Priorities for the Year Ahead

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) convened its Annual General Membership Meeting this week, highlighting a year of significant progress in...

January 18, 2026
From Conversation to Coalition: Leaders Come Together at VMX

Yesterday at VMX, NAVTA convened leaders from across the veterinary profession—including representatives from AAVSB, AAHA, ATVE, AVMA, NAAVR, VHMA and VMG—for a collaborative discussion...