The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is committed to advancing the role and recognition of credentialed Veterinary Technicians, focusing its efforts on three key areas: improving utilization, protecting the Veterinary Technician title, and increasing wages for these professionals. NAVTA believes that addressing these concerns is crucial to the well-being and success of veterinary technicians in the profession and, most importantly, to providing safe, effective, and proper care to the animals treated by Veterinary Technicians.
NAVTA acknowledges that the passage of Colorado’s Proposition 129 created a new position called a “Veterinary Professional Associate” (VPA) within the veterinary field. NAVTA will continue to monitor developments on this front to make sure this position is a boon, and not detrimental, to Veterinary Technicians, veterinary medicine, and the animals served.
NAVTA also promises to ensure that credentialed Veterinary Technicians who pursue advanced education are recognized and celebrated.
NAVTA continues to encourage open dialogue and collaboration among all stakeholders to advance the veterinary profession inclusively and thoughtfully, always with the end goal being safe, effective, and proper care to the animals being treated.