Key Links for Veterinary Technicians Many associations and organizations offer support and opportunities for veterinary technicians, and some of them are listed below. In addition, you can contact a veterinary medicine practitioner in your area or local veterinary society for more insight and information about this profession. You can also contact an accredited veterinary technician school to arrange to talk with a counselor and visit the campus.  American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) 12575 W Bayaud Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: (303) 986-2800
Fax: (303) 986-1700
Email: info@aahanet.org
Website: www.aahanet.org AAHA is a national organization assisting medical professionals in networking and continued education. This organization is tailored specifically for animal hospitals and veterinary medicine. American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) 4106 Central
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 931-1504
Toll-Free: (877) 698-8482
Fax: (816) 931-1604
Email: aavsb@aavsb.org
Website: www.aavsb.org The AAVSB is an association of veterinary technicians that provides a centralized depository of data (such as exam scores, disciplinary actions, etc.). AAVSB owns and operates the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). In addition to exam information, they offer a very useful tool on their website to help you find the veterinary agency in your own state. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Headquarters
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 925.8070
Fax: (847) 925.1329
Email: avmainfo@avma.org Governmental Relations Division
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1642
Phone: (800) 321.1473
Fax: (202) 842.4360
Email: avmagrd@avma.org
Website: www.avma.org AVMA is the national, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to advancing the veterinary medicine profession and improving animal and human health. AVMA is also the nationally recognized organization and accrediting body for school programs across the county. AVMA has bestowed their accreditation on over 125 United States vet tech programs that meet their high quality standards. National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) 50 South Pickett Street Ste. 100
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 740-8737
Fax: (703) 823-7237
Email: navta@navta.net
Website: www.navta.net NAVTA is an veterinary technician organization promoting the profession of veterinary technology. Members of NAVTA enjoy cross-state networking opportunities, continuing education and career development. You are eligible for a NAVTA membership during school, if you are enrolled full-time. Return to the vet tech career center.  |
