Vet technician no more. The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) board of directors announced the formation of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative Coalition to pursue legislative amendments in all states to establish the credential of registered veterinary nurse (RVN). The board approved the action to unite the profession under a single title, credentialing requirements and scope of practice. If passed, we’ll no longer see the titles of registered veterinary technician (RVT), licensed veterinary technician (LVT), certified veterinary technician (CVT) or licensed veterinary medical technician (LVMT).
Source: NAVTA, May 15, 2017.
The Veterinary Nurse Initiative Coalition will work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veterinary State Boards, industry and professional veterinary organizations and legislators to create common terminology, policies and procedures to ease the burden on states and associations in governing credentials. The Initiative will start with a handful of states in 2018 and then work with any state interested in these reforms.
INSIGHTS: Congratulations to the governing group at NAVTA. This initiative has required considerable effort to this point. I wonder though if NAVTA will soon be known at NARVNA?