VNI Committee

About the Committee

The objective of NAVTA’s Veterinary Nurse Initiative Committee is to work towards standardizing Veterinary Technician credentials nationally, defining the Veterinary Technician scope of practice, creating Veterinary Technician title protection, and establishing and identity as veterinary nurses.

Goals of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative

The current veterinary technician credentials and credentialing systems, which vary state to state, have led to confusion for the veterinary consumer and within the veterinary profession of the important role our profession plays on the veterinary health care team.

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Professional Standards

Promoting a standard credential with educational standards in the US.

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Public Recognition

Establishing professional identity through public education and title recognition to contribute to public safety/protection

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Professional Recognition

Clarifying the value, scope of practice, and title, delineating the credentialed veterinary technician/nurse role

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Expanding Career Potentials

Defining the role of our profession in all areas of practice to maximize potentials

Committee Members

Autumn Cooper, BBM, LVT
Committee Chair

Matias Bentancour
Chrissy Giovanelli
Tricia Gorham
Judy Keator
Kathy Koar
Jennifer Serling
Suzanne Thomas
Leslie Wereszczak
Renae White
Kenichiro Yagi
Zahara Yee