Connecticut Veterinary Technician Association

04/08/2024

https://events.vet.tufts.edu/event/save_the_date_2024_technician_symposium

Save the date!

Join us on Saturday, April 27, 2024, for the 22nd VeterinaryTechnician Symposium: From Hoof to Woof, Diagnosing Infectious Diseases in our Furry Friends at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Our certified veterinary technicians and faculty will provide practical strategies f...

03/13/2024

Wanted: Passionate Animal Science experts eager to impart their wisdom as part of an ongoing educational series. If interested, please reach out to discuss further details – we look forward to hearing from you!
Contact via email at [email protected]

01/12/2024

10/17/2023

Big shout out to all the Veterinary Technicians!
You all rock!

07/20/2023

ARe you working up to your full potential?? Free CE to learn how you could be!

This course will provide education on the process of accreditation in CVTEA programs. It will outline the types of institutions that offer degrees in veterinary technology and the types of degrees offered. The course will also discuss the essential skills that all CVTEA programs must have in their c...

07/16/2023

Please join us!!

04/03/2023

Thanks to everyone that attended the CE meeting yesterday!! This was our first in person meeting since 2019. Thanks to Maria Battaglia our speaker and to the board members that planned the event and special thanks to our sponsor - Jennifer Ayers and Trupanion Pet Insurance! Looking forward to many more!

03/25/2023

Our first IN PERSON CE event since 2019 is next Sunday! RSVP through this link.
CTVTA Members - Free
Non-Members - $40
Please share with your co-workers!!

https://ctvta.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2162292

03/23/2023

Come join us for an in person CE !

03/07/2023

We're working on some in person CE's and more on line CE opportunities! We know there are more ways to get CE than ever these days. We want to meet the needs of our growing ranks. What topics interest you the most? Share in comments!

03/03/2023

This article is a MUST READ!! Our board will stay in close contact with the AVMA and NAVTA and keep you up to date on changes. The AVMA is creating a Committee on Advancing Veterinary Technicians and Technologists to actively work on many of the issues mentioned in the survey, including title protection, retention within the veterinary technology field, and financial security for veterinary technicians.

Kelly Foltz, a credentialed veterinary technician, is chair of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, which accredits more than 200 veterinary technology programs in the U.S. She said the survey is an essential read.

“It’s one of the only consistently repeated analyses that we have of the vet technology profession,” she said. “It gives us a snapshot in time as to the health of the profession and what we need to be concerned about—and how systems are functioning.”

In terms of wages, Foltz argued that current salaries are still not adequate for the knowledge and expertise that credentialed veterinary technicians provide.

Survey results from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America reveal the latest data about the profession of veterinary technology, including salary ranges, job satisfaction, and current challenges.

03/01/2023

Share your stories about what made you fall in love, stay in love, or fall out of love with veterinary medicine. Then, you’ll be asked what could have been done to solve your issues — or make your love even stronger.

SHARE YOUR STORY. CHANGE OUR WORLD.
RECORD YOUR EXPERIENCE TODAY.
Deadline is March 7, 2023 - Record your experience today and don't forget to share with our group!

The first 200 qualified submissions will receive a $10 PetSmart Veterinary Services gift card, and all will be entered into a drawing for $250 and an Eeyore Pet Pillow, thanks to CareCredit.

02/28/2023

ARe your co-workers members of the CTVTA? The bigger our membership the louder our voice! If you need help introducing the CTVTA to your practice please reach out! We can help!

02/26/2023

Facts about Title Protection - The veterinary technician profession has long been challenged by a lack of cohesion and standards in the United States. As a result, the title of “Veterinary Technician” is used inconsistently and, often times, incorrectly, and suffers from a lack of clarity and understanding, both within the veterinary world and among consumers. To understand the current environment of the varying licensing requirements and standards throughout the United States, theNAVTA Veterinary Nurse Initiative Task Force reviewed the current veterinary practice act language for each state on title protection for veterinary technicians. Connecticut does not include any title protection in it's practice act. Visit NAVTA's website to learn more about our profession and current initiatives.

02/25/2023

You are not JUST a Veterinary Technician you are an integral part of a Veterinary Healthcare Team!! Own it!!

The wider vet profession has a bad habit. Born of modesty and self-effacement, a rejection of elitism or an eagerness to be approachable, or revealing an underlying skew and undervaluing of our expertise, skills and experience - it's the use of the word 'JUST'.

From the outset, we are never 'just' a vet student, or 'just' a student nurse; we're highly motivated individuals who've gained a place to start training for a positive, purposeful, challenging and important career.

We're never 'just' a new grad or newly qualified nurse - we've studied and examined our way through years to now be proven as a true, registered professional.

We're never 'just' doing surgery, consulting, visits, routine work, neuters, preventative healthcare - we're bringing our skills to bear on vitally important treatment for our patients.
We're not 'just' a GP - never 'just' a GP - we're the master of a spread of conditions and species that would make doctors and dentists gasp at the sheer volume. Nor do we 'just' work referral, or limited work roles - we've piled our knowledge higher in a narrower field, to offer the best results we can.
We don't 'just' do consult-only roles; we face our client's worries and concerns, and bring them solace and reassurance through our advice.
We don't 'just' work in kennels, on reception, in organisation or in management - we use our knowledge and expertise to deliver unglamorous tasks that also help our colleagues achieve.
We don't 'just' have a look - we examine. We don't 'just' do a quick snip - we operate. We don't 'just' call-in - we perform case reviews. We don't 'just' nip and find out -we research cases, building on our skill set and knowledge base.
We are many, many things - but none of them, not a single one, is ever 'just' anything.

02/24/2023

One positive outcome of the pandemic has been the use of virtual platforms to connect us! We learned that Zoom and WebEx are great tools for our board to meet virtually. This means that no matter where you live in the state you can attend board meetings quickly and from the comfort of your home or office. If you are interested in learning more about a role in CTVTA leadership, please DM us or call us at 203-867-5112.

02/21/2023

What can the CTVTA do for me? The main role of the Connecticut Veterinary Technician Association has always been to validate the credentials of veterinary technicians in our state. We use exactly the same guidelines used in licensing states to recognize certification. The more credentialed/certified technicians we have on our roster the more credibility we can develop as we move towards legislation requiring technicians to be licensed by the state. Legislation initiatives were paused when we all faced the challenges of the pandemic. If you are interested in helping us move forward with the state, we currently do not have an active member exploring our options, please reach out to us!

02/20/2023

Welcome back to our Facebook Group! After a long hiatus due to some technical difficulties we are back. The CTVTA will celebrate its 7th year in 2023! The Board of Directors is currently working on plans to enhance our association with CE opportunities and networking possibilities. Our main role of validating the credentials of technicians that are eligible for recognition as certified remains strong! We have been using a platform called Member Clicks for membership application and renewals. If you have not renewed yet please consider renewing today!

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02/16/2023

Just putting this out there…….. thoughts?

A proposed bill to reduce Arkansas' veterinarian shortage has divided clinicians and lawmakers. House Bill 1182, sponsored by Rep. DeAnn Vaught, R-Horatio, would allow for veterinarian technician specialists to prescribe drugs and perform minor surgeries to help expand access to healthcare to house....

09/14/2022

NEED MORE CE???

Don’t miss a full day of technician focused CE(6 hours) ! PLUS a cocktail party on 10/18 at the Mystic Aquarium!
More info/ registration is available on our website: https://ctvet.org/vets/cvma-annual-meeting-2022

Stop by our booth at the conference to say hi, and for your chance to win some CTVTA swag prizes!

Topics are: Sample Collection and Handling: Minimizing Errors and Maximizing Results; How to Handle Specialized Chemistry Tests (including Bile Acids, Thyroid Panels, Cortisol, Dexamethasone Suppression Tests, Others); All About the CBC: Understanding Tests, Preparing Slides and Ways to Verify Results; Are You Seeing the Same Thing I'm Seeing? Interactive Microscope Identification, including Images from Blood, Urine and Cytology.

03/30/2022

ATTENTION HOMES WITH CATS:
True Lilies, which include the Tiger, Stargazer, Easter, and Oriental varieties, and Day Lilies are HIGHLY toxic to cats. Every part of the plant, EVEN the water in the vase, is toxic if ingested and only a small amount can be fatal. While it is not fully understood why, it is believed that when cats digest lilies their bodies create a toxic metabolite which results in severe kidney injury. Cats are the only animal susceptible to this life-threatening toxicity. Dogs are known to develop gastrointestinal upset following ingestion of these flowers, but no other species has been found to be this seriously affected by these plants. PLEASE SHARE

03/18/2022

Like & share if you love your pet too! And comment below with a picture of your fur babies!

03/16/2022

You know who to tag….

01/20/2022

Registration for our Wildlife Care Conferences closes in 3 days on Friday night at 8 pm! Register today before time runs out! Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators will get CE credit for attending this virtual event! Learn more and register at natureseducators.org/wcc/

01/20/2022

01/19/2022

BEWARE OF BIRCH SUGAR

Did you know Birch Sugar is also known as Xylitol? It is highly toxic to dogs causing liver failure or death. So if you see a product with either ingredient do not give to your pet. Some of the common foods that can have it are listed in this article. Call your veterinarian immediately if you think there was possible ingestion.

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/animal-health/birch-sugar-is-the-same-thing-as-xylitol-and-its-toxic-to-dogs/

Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others.

01/18/2022

Be sure to vote for open board member positions by January 30th

Form to Vote
https://ctvta.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2111853

We are still looking for a Presidential nominee, so if you want to make a difference and take on a leadership role in the community submit your

Letter of Intent
https://ctvta.memberclicks.net/2022-executive-board-candidates

Not sure what the roles are? Check them out in Article VI of the CTVTA Bylaws
www.ctvta.org/ctvta-bylaws