American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)

12/08/2024

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06/08/2024

We’re still feeling energized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Austin, TX!

It’s always a joy to meet and connect with some of the most passionate vets and vet techs in North America. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us, especially during the Veterinary Technician Appreciation Reception. See you next year!

01/08/2024

This is a friendly reminder that the application opens for the next VTNE test window on August 15!

Remember, when you sign up for a test window, you must take your test in that window, or you may forfeit your exam fees. The next test window is August 15–October 15.

Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/45Y48Hm.

04/07/2024

Happy Fourth from the AAVSB! Our office is closed today and will resume normal summer business hours tomorrow, July 5th.

While you enjoy the holiday festivities, remember that some pets get stressed by fireworks, so plan accordingly and let your patients' paw-rents know. The AVMA has a list of tips to keep pets safe during celebrations: https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

30/06/2024

During Pride Month and beyond, the AAVSB celebrates diversity and stands with the LGBTQ+ community. As June comes to a close, check out Pride VMC's resource list for valuable tools and support for allyship throughout the year: https://pridevmc.org/allyship-resources/

PrideVMC's mission is to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.

24/06/2024

After decades of hard work, Minnesota will begin regulating veterinary technicians in 2026 after the Licensed Veterinary Technician Bill was recently approved by the state legislature: https://www.mvma.org/veterinary-technician-licensure

23/06/2024

What an incredible evening supporting the Veterinary Technician Appreciation Reception at ! We had a blast!

22/06/2024

We're excited to once again host the Veterinary Technician Appreciation Event at in Austin, TX! AVMA & the AAVSB would like to extend a big thank you to veterinary technicians who play an integral role in our healthcare teams. Come hang out with us at 6:00pm tonight at Bull & Bowl on historic 6th Street for a night of food, music, and games!

21/06/2024

Come see us at ! We're excited for you to stop by booth # 2029 to:

🔹 Learn more about how the AAVSB supports veterinary regulation
🔹 Get info about how we can help with license transfers
🔹 Sign up for our free & easy continuing education tracking tool
🔹 & ask any other questions you have for us!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and grow with us. See you there! 🤝✨

20/06/2024

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is pleased to release its conclusions of its 2023 survey that reached veterinarians and veterinary technicians across North America. The survey was focused on exploring the potential delegation of tasks within veterinary teams under a valid VCPR and explored the potential introduction of a midlevel veterinary practitioner.

To access the report “AAVSB Veterinary Team Survey: Understanding the Results,” please complete this form: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/m76fHAz/AAVSBVeterinaryTeamSurvey

To read more about the survey, visit our website: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/m76fHAz/AAVSBVeterinaryTeamSurvey

24/05/2024

The AAVSB just wrapped up an incredible week of team-building filled with collaboration, laughter, and a whole lot of fun! 🎉 From learning how all of our unique personalities work best together, to exciting group activities and a fierce cooking competition, the AAVSB staff truly brought their A-game. And to top it all off, we gave back by volunteering at the local food bank.
These events are invaluable for bringing our staff together for some much-needed quality time to catch up with those we don’t get to see often, and connect with new faces. After such a great week, we’re all feeling energized and ready to get back to serving our Member Boards and licensees!

09/05/2024

Congrats, grads! As you take the next steps in your career, the AAVSB is here for the life of your license, and that includes preparing for licensure. Our Student Services page has information to help you figure out next steps, like setting up a MyAAVSB account, taking your exams, and contacting your jurisdiction’s board. Start prepping now:https://aavsb.org/student-services/

Congratulations again to all the spring grads and remember we’re here to support you, as you take your next steps in your career!

01/05/2024

Please join us in congratulating Jasmine Johnson, the recipient of the 2024 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award!

This award is presented to one graduating veterinary technology/nursing minority student who has been traditionally underrepresented in the veterinary technician profession. The award recipient is selected based on their commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and treating everyone with respect and dignity.

“Redefining leadership in veterinary medicine is not just a moral imperative; it is an investment in the future of the profession.”- Jasmine Johnson

Read Jasmine’s full story: https://aavsb.org/news/article/176

27/04/2024

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) created World Veterinary Day in 2000 as a celebration of the veterinary profession. This year’s theme is “Veterinarians are essential health workers.” An often overlooked part of veterinary medicine is the connection between animal health and physical, mental, and social health of humans. To everyone in the veterinary profession, thank you & Happy World Veterinary Day!
Learn more about the interconnected web of health here: https://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/index.html

26/04/2024

As comes to a close, we would like to thank the Finance Committee and Executive Director Advisory Committee. These groups make sure our work in the regulation of veterinary medicine is impactful and can continue to make a difference. Even though the week is ending, your dedication continues as does our gratitude for everything you do. The AAVSB has numerous opportunities for involvement! If you’re interested, please fill out our interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAVSBVolunteer and reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

25/04/2024

continues! The Board of Directors, Leadership Development Committee, and Nominating Committee play a large part in leading the charge of AAVSB’s mission of supporting and advancing the regulation of veterinary medicine. These groups ensure we have the best people in the right positions to lead the way. If you’re interested in getting involved with the AAVSB, please fill out our interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAVSBVolunteer. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

24/04/2024

The AAVSB is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2024 VTNE Award!

This award is presented by the veterinary technology/nursing program faculty from every AVMA-CVTEA or CVMA accredited veterinary technology/nursing program, to one graduating student every year, and covers the cost of the VTNE® exam.

Program faculty can submit applicants for the next VTNE Scholarship Award to be announced in August. Find more information on VTNE awards on our website: https://aavsb.org/exam-services/vtne-awards/

24/04/2024

If you want to get involved with the AAVSB, now is the time! Today we’re highlighting the Regulatory Policy Committee and the Bylaws Committee. These groups discuss and make suggestions on the most pressing issues in the regulation of veterinary medicine. Please fill out our interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAVSBVolunteer to get involved, and email [email protected] with any questions.

23/04/2024

In honor of , today we’re spotlighting the Student Outreach Task Force, Conference Committee, and RACE Committee! Volunteers in these groups help us find ways to best support the future veterinary medical professionals, plan our various conferences, and ensure we approve quality CE. If you’re interested in getting involved with the AAVSB, please fill out our interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAVSBVolunteer. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

22/04/2024

Happy Volunteer Week! Throughout the week, we will be spotlighting different ways you can get involved in the AAVSB, and giving a big thank you to all our volunteers! Kicking off the week are our Exams Committees. Volunteers work on the VTNE, PAVE, and PAVE for Vet Techs committees, developing exams, ensuring quality, and suggesting improvements! If you have a desire to support your fellow veterinary regulators in the interest of public protection, please fill out our interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAVSBVolunteer. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

20/04/2024

Do you really know what’s in those CBD treats you’ve been giving your pets? Without regulations in place, there’s no way to effectively determine safety, ingredients, or accurate dosage to help treat animals.

One way that the AAVSB fulfills our mission of supporting and advancing regulation in veterinary medicine is by providing our Practice Act Model and supporting Model Documents. These are not intended to be guidance documents, but rather, a resource for our Member Boards to consider after the decision to adopt a regulation has been made.

One of these Model Documents covers the growing topic of CBD use on companion animals. After extensive research, this document discusses the legalities, differences in jurisdictional approaches, and the fluidity surrounding the topic.

Read the full Model Documents on our website here: https://aavsb.org/board-services/member-board-resources/practice-act-model/

15/04/2024

Time to put all that hard work and studying to the test! The VTNE application window is open today, April 15th.

Prepare yourself for success by taking advantage of the practice exams offered by AAVSB at aavsb.org/vtne-overview/study-for-the-vtne. These exams are timed assessments, with retired VTNE questions, similar to what you’ll see on the real exam!

Please reach out to [email protected] with any help or questions about the VTNE.

13/04/2024

Live from Board Basics and Beyond! As we begin the last day of our spring meetings, we would like to thank everyone who came to the Spring Summit for Executive Directors and Registrars and Board Basics and Beyond.
It was wonderful to see such a great turnout, and the active participation and eagerness to learn and engage with each other as we delved deeper into our discussions of the veterinary regulation community.
We hope you gained valuable knowledge and skills this weekend and made some great connections. We look forward to seeing you in person again at our Annual Meeting and Conference in September!

02/04/2024

There’s still time! The VTNE exam window will close in 2 weeks, on April 15th. Prepare yourself for success by taking advantage of the VTNE practice exams offered by the AAVSB at https://www.aavsb.org/vtne-overview/study-for-the-vtne and good luck!

01/04/2024

It's April Fools Day, but it’s no joke that we love our volunteers! In honor of this April, we would like to thank all of our AAVSB volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting the veterinary regulatory community. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and we greatly appreciate you!

28/03/2024

According to a study done by the AVMA, 67% of U.S. veterinary positions were held by women as of December 31, 2023. This number has been continually rising, reversing the originally male dominated field, and is expected to continue to rise.

To all the women making an impact in the field of veterinary medicine, Happy Women’s History Month!

25/03/2024

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21/03/2024

This past weekend, our Member Services Concierge, Lainie Franklin, and AAVSB Treasurer Dr. Tim Kolb were representing the AAVSB at the 2024 SAVMA symposium!

This year’s symposium was co-hosted by Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee. The AAVSB sponsored a breakfast and presented “For the Life of your License”. It was wonderful to see veterinary students from across the country and congrats to our gift card winners!

06/03/2024

REMINDER! The VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award application for a FREE VTNE closes next week, on March 15, so apply now!

The AAVSB is now accepting applications for the 2024 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award!

This award is presented to one graduating veterinary technology/nursing minority student enrolled in an AVMA-CVTEA or CVMA accredited program who has displayed their commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and treating everyone with respect and dignity. The Award recipient is announced on May 1st and will receive a VTNE exam voucher for their VTNE online application.

Applications close on March 15. You can find more information and submit your application on our website, https://aavsb.org/exam-services/vtne-awards/