Florida Veterinary Technician Association Newsletter Technician Appreciation 2015 Special Edition Breaking News From NAVTA: Taking a Minute to Appreciate You! Veterinary Technicians in Action! Want to know more? Welcome to the FVTA s Special Edition Newsletter! In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, we have chosen to produce a special fall edition for our readers and members. We invite everybody to join in the creation and the advancement of this periodical. Send your ideas, concerns, and article/ case submissions to info@thefvta.net. View the latest update here: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=bwqrmzr0z5s&feature=youtu.be What is National Veterinary Technician Week? This is a nationwide week of recognition for veterinary technicians sponsored by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. It serves to celebrate the hard work, innovation, and development of the veterinary technology profession. Veterinary Technicians have become valuable members of the veterinary healthcare team; we are compassionate, talented professionals who ensure excellent nursing care for patients every day. Be proud of yourself, and support your colleagues as we advance our profession in the wonderful and sometimes crazy field we call home! In This Issue Regional Meetings History of Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Program Updates Flyers of all the great events happening around the state. Let the beauty of what you love Want to use this AVMA shareable banner? Visit the AVMA website at www.avma.org Or find them on Facebook. be what you do - Rumi
Do you have a special interest, volunteer group, student organization or even a hobby that incorporates your compassion and love for animals? We want to hear about it! Send us a 50-300 word blurb and don t forget to include pictures. You can mail submissions to : info@thefvta.net or vetchiq@gmail.com
Regional Meetings Pattie Walsh presented and held a wet lab on Wildlife/Exotic Necropsy for the Plant City Regional Meeting & CE on Sept 9th. Dr. Barb Lewis, with Hills Pet Nutrition, presented Nutrition for Complicated Cases at the Bradenton Regional Meeting & CE on Oct 7th. What is an FVTA Regional Meeting? CE meetings that are also a great way to get an Association update and network with other veterinary technicians in and around your community. Who can come to Regional Meetings? We strongly encourage our members to come to these meetings. However, the meetings are open to students, on the job trained veterinary assistants, and support staff of any of your local veterinary clinics, shelters or specialty hospitals. Who can set up a Regional Meeting? Any member can help facilitate a meeting. Some members have already set up regional meetings and they are considered the coordinators for their particular area of the state. If you want to know more or are interested in setting up a meeting, please contact info@thefvta.net.
History of Veterinary Technology References: Kristen Seymour. A Vet Tech's Take on the Short History of Veterinary Technology www.vetstreet.com/learn/a-vet-techs-take-on-the-short-history-of-veterinary-technology Bonnie Loghry, BAS, MPH, RVT. A Short History of Veterinary Technology myvettech.blogspot.com/2010/07/short-history-of-veterinary-technology The Dynamic History of Veterinary Technology and Nursing, Lukens, R., Walsh, D. Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition. McCurnin, D., Bassert, J. www.navta.net www.avma.org
Want to help spread the word about National Veterinary Technicians Week? You can find a downloadable press kit on the NAVTA webpage https://navta.site-ym.com/?page=nat_vet_tech Stop and think for a minute in less than 40 years the number of accredited schools has gone from 2 to 169 [presently over 200]. In just 30 years NAVTA has experienced a 500% increase in membership and has created a growing list of specialties in which the technician may find career advancement. Bonnie Loghry, BAS, MPH, RVT UF Tech CE Registration Register & pay online reg.conferences.dce.ufl.edu/basic/1400043487 Register by phone 352-392-1701
Florida Veterinary Technology Program Updates This update brought you by Richard Quartararo The St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technology and the St. Petersburg College Veterinary Technology Society (VTS) had an eventful fall semester planned. In September, we held a successful blood drive with OneBlood. Both students, faculty, and staff rolled up their sleeves for the opportunity to save lives and be Vet Tech Heroes. We have a second blood drive scheduled for November 4th. In September, students volunteered their time with the Pinellas Animal Foundation (PAF) at their annual BOWser Ball & Auction. During this event, student volunteers helped raise money for the foundation, some of which was donated to the school for student scholarships. On October 14 th (as part of celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week) the school will be hosting an open house event to showcase the veterinary technology campus, pet adoptions, and the opportunities that exist for those interested in entering the veterinary technician field. This event, with the theme of Animals Helping People, will feature a variety of hands-on experiences, including a simulation room where guests can experience a day in the life of a veterinary technician. Various animal related organizations and businesses will also be present at this event to give presentations, demonstrations, and to provide educational opportunities for the general public, as well as current and prospective students and their families. The school is anticipating this open house to bring in more attendees than in previous years, to include prospective students from outside of Florida who are flying in to attend this 3-hour event. On October 17th, VTS members, in conjunction with the college s student government association, will be participating in a walk and STEPPING OUT TO STOP DIABESTES. This walk (through the American Diabetes Association) is an event that helps to raise money and awareness for the battle against diabetes. The VTS is participating in this effort as part of their continued commitment to civic engagement and community outreach initiatives. In December, the VTS is holding a Senior Banquet. This banquet will honor this December s graduates of the veterinary technology programs at SPC. During this event, the VTS will be presenting a donation to a local animal related organization that is in need of financial assistance. Last, but not least, this semester the VTS is working towards becoming a student chapter of NAVTA. The VTS is undertaking this endeavor in order to enhance their club and offer its members (students) more benefits than has been offered without the NAVTA connection. Veterinary Technology Program Updates! Please tell us what your program has going on! Submit notes and photos to info@thefvta.net
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