NYSAVT

NYSAVT If you are not a member of NYSAVT, join today by visiting www.nysavt.org! The New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians, Inc.

(NYSAVT) is a professional organization representing veterinary technicians throughout New York State. Established in 1970, NYSAVT offers its members continuing education programs, annual seminars, timely and informative publications and newsletters and other activities as well as the political representation needed to advance the profession through legislation means.

⭐Day 3 of our new volunteer introductions⭐We’re so excited to welcome Gabriella to our amazing volunteer team. Each new...
10/24/2025

⭐Day 3 of our new volunteer introductions⭐
We’re so excited to welcome Gabriella to our amazing volunteer team. Each new member brings fresh energy, unique skills, and a shared love for advancing veterinary technology in New York State.
Your dedication helps strengthen our mission to support every vet tech, every day. Thank you for stepping up and joining the journey!

⭐Day 2 of our new volunteer introductions⭐Please join us in welcoming Sandy! — a spirited individual stepping in to help...
10/24/2025

⭐Day 2 of our new volunteer introductions⭐
Please join us in welcoming Sandy! — a spirited individual stepping in to help us carry out the vital work of NYSAVT: supporting and educating veterinary technicians across New York, elevating animal care, and building community.
Your willingness to lend a paw, a hand, and a heart means the world. Welcome aboard!

⭐Day 1 of our new volunteer introductions⭐Meet our newest team member, Lexi!We are thrilled to welcome .louise4 to the N...
10/23/2025

⭐Day 1 of our new volunteer introductions⭐
Meet our newest team member, Lexi!
We are thrilled to welcome .louise4 to the NYSAVT volunteer family. Your passion, energy, and love for your patients shines bright! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make alongside our community of dedicated vet techs.
Thank you for joining us — we’re so glad you’re here!

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨Get 25% OFF your NYSAVT membership when you join or renew before October 31!Use code NYLVT25 at check...
10/20/2025

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨
Get 25% OFF your NYSAVT membership when you join or renew before October 31!
Use code NYLVT25 at checkout

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10/13/2025

Inspired by Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), we want to discuss credentialed veterinary technicians and non-credentialed staff here in Georgia.

“Veterinary technician” is not just a title bestowed by a job. It is a hard fought career path that begins with specialized schooling, followed through with a national exam, and arriving in an amazing community of passionate, skilled, and knowledgeable individuals who are here to help animals.

In Georgia, a veterinary technician comes from 1 of 3 backgrounds:
1) Attended an AVMA-CVTEA approved vet tech program, passed the VTNE, and passed the GA vet tech law exam.
2) Transferred an out of state license
3) Grandfathered-in when title protection was established - this allowed individuals already working under the title of “veterinary technician” and performing tasks now reserved for veterinary technicians to apply for a license now that there were legal boundaries to work within.

All of the above must renew their license every two years, must attend medical and Legal, Ethical, and Professional (LEAP) continuing education, and remain in good standing.

Veterinary Medicine would not be possible without professionals at every level - from veterinarians, to licensed veterinary technicians, to veterinary assistants and receptionists, as well as every role in between. We are all in this together ❤️

10/13/2025

🚨 It’s Technician Appreciation Week! 🚨
At Catskill Veterinary Services, we like to call it Staff Appreciation Week — because it truly takes our entire team to make the magic happen. ✨

Across our three hospitals — Rock Hill, Middletown, and Newburgh — it takes over 90 incredible team members to keep things running smoothly every single day. From our licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, client service representatives, kennel attendants, and doctors — every single person plays a vital role in caring for our patients and clients. 🐾

Our team works long days, sacrifices weekends and holidays, and braves every kind of Hudson Valley weather — all to provide life-changing, life-saving care to animals of all kinds. 🌧️🌞❄️

This week (and every week), we celebrate YOU — the heart and soul of Catskill Veterinary Services. 💙
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and teamwork.
We Do More — because of you. 🩺💪

📍Rock Hill | Middletown | Newburgh
🐾 Life Changing to Life Saving Veterinary Care

10/13/2025

Drop a 🐾 in the comments to show your appreciation for veterinary technicians everywhere!

10/13/2025

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾🎉

This week, October 12th-18th, we proudly celebrate the vital role veterinary technicians play in animal health care. We recognize the compassion, expertise, and dedication that vet techs bring to every patient, every day.

Vet techs are more than support staff—they are anesthetists, radiographers, dental hygienists, surgical assistants, lab techs, client educators, and above all, passionate advocates for animal welfare.

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 for everything you do! 🫂❤

NYSAVT wanted to keep the inspiration from Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) and Georgia Veterinary...
10/13/2025

NYSAVT wanted to keep the inspiration from Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) and Georgia Veterinary Technician Association going - so here is a breakdown of the difference between licensed veterinary technicians and non-licensed veterinary staff. Every veterinary professional is appreciated! This week focuses on one of the pivotal levels of veterinary care - LVTs.

NYS Licensed veterinary technicians uphold one of the state’s over 50 regulated titles. New York has over 6,000 LVTs!

A NY LVT: Must successfully graduate from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college and complete over 300 required and recommended skills. These skills cover multiple species - such as dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, avian, rats, rabbits and mice.

They then must take and pass a rigorous (and expensive) licensing exam of over 150 questions pertaining to nursing care, dentistry, anesthesia, pain management, communications, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, surgical nursing, emergency and critical care.

Every 3 years they must complete 24 continuing education hours to renew their license.

“‘Veterinary technician’ is not just a title, It is a hard fought career path that begins with specialized schooling, followed through with a national exam, and arriving in an amazing community of passionate, skilled, and knowledgeable individuals who are here to help animals.“

Spread the word and show some love to a veterinary technician (retired, former, current, student) in your life! 💙

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! October 12-18, 2025This week we honor veterinary technicians for their skill,...
10/13/2025

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!
October 12-18, 2025
This week we honor veterinary technicians for their skill, compassion, and commitment.
Thank you for all you do!

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