The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) convened its Annual General Membership Meeting this week, highlighting a year of significant progress in 2025, and outlining a focused, collaborative agenda for 2026, rooted in member feedback and designed for long-term sustainability.
Guided by its strategic plan and strengthened by member engagement, NAVTA advanced advocacy efforts, expanded professional development opportunities, deepened industry partnerships, and invested in the organizational foundations needed to support the profession well into the future.
“2025 was a pivotal year for NAVTA,” said Jennifer Serling, President of NAVTA. “We strengthened our voice, invested in our members, and made intentional decisions that position the association—and the profession—for continued progress. That work is already shaping what comes next.”
A Year of Measurable Impact
Throughout 2025, NAVTA’s work aligned with five strategic priorities: advocacy, membership growth, collaboration, investing in members, and securing the association’s future. Highlights from the year include:
- Advancing advocacy efforts at the national and state levels, including the approval of AAVSB Resolution 2025-4, which encourages the inclusion of credentialed veterinary technicians as voting members on state veterinary boards.
- Growing and strengthening membership, with NAVTA ending the year with 14,796 members.
- Expanding collaboration with key industry partners, including AVMA, AAHA, AVTE, VHMA, AAVSB, and international organizations, to align on technician utilization, workforce sustainability, and professional wellbeing.
- Investing in members through expanded continuing education opportunities, leadership development initiatives, scholarships, and the release of the 2024 Member Demographic Survey Report.
- Building financial stability, with continued revenue growth, diversified income streams, and the establishment of long-term reserves and investment policies.
A comprehensive overview of NAVTA’s accomplishments and strategic progress from the past year is available in the 2025 NAVTA Impact Report.
Looking Ahead to 2026
A great deal of NAVTA’s work in 2025 focused on strengthening internal systems and governance, the behind-the-scenes progress that now positions the association to move forward with clarity, collaboration, and impact in 2026.
Building on the momentum of the past year, NAVTA’s Board of Directors is entering 2026 with a focused agenda that includes:
- Launching and leading the Coalition for Veterinary Team Excellence, an industry-wide collaboration focused on team utilization, role clarity, mentorship, and sustainable models of care.
- Continuing collaboration with the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE), including renewed partnership efforts related to student chapters and future workforce development.
- Expanding strategic partnerships, including a reimagined relationship with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), to advance shared priorities in advocacy, education, and sustainable veterinary teams.
- Releasing task force research on the Mid-Level Practitioner (MLP) and Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) roles, with findings scheduled for release in March 2026. An accompanying online event will provide members the opportunity to review the results, ask questions, and engage in open dialogue prior to the report’s broader release to the profession.
- Strengthening governance, volunteer training, and operational systems to support responsible growth and long-term success.
- Continuing to prioritize member feedback through enhanced communication channels and engagement opportunities.
NAVTA also announced it is accepting applications from Credentialed Veterinary Technician members to fill two vacant Director seats on the Board, supporting continuity and strong governance as the association advances its strategic priorities.
“As we look ahead, our work is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and the voices of our members,” Serling added. “Together, we are shaping a stronger future for veterinary technicians and the profession as a whole.”
View the Annual Meeting video