Vet Tech Week

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Inc. (NAVTA), has proclaimed October 15-21, 2006, as National Veterinary Technician Week. The event is celebrated annually to recognize veterinary technicians for their contributions to the animal health care team.

“We CARE!” is the theme for this year’s NVTW activities bringing to the forefront, the very nature of this caring profession. Events scheduled nationally will focus on increasing awareness of the veterinary technician’s role. Primary responsibilities on the animal health care team include nursing care, administering medication, assisting in surgery, taking x-rays, inducing and monitoring of anesthesia, hospital management, and laboratory testing all done conscientiously with the patient in mind. “We CARE!”

NAVTA is a nonprofit organization that represents and promotes the profession of Veterinary Technology. NAVTA provides direction, education, support, and coordination for its members, and works with other allied professional organizations for the competent care and humane treatment of animals.

Incorporated in 1981, and celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2006, NAVTA is the national organization devoted exclusively to developing and enhancing the profession of veterinary technology. We connect veterinary technicians to one another and the profession to the world.

More information about NAVTA can be found at www.navta.net.

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