GVTAA - Updates

GVTAA

Georgia Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association

P.O. Box 80702
Athens, GA 30608-0702
gvtaa@gvtaa.org

Updates

As new information is passed to us from various organizations (such as the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine), we will post them on this page.

Board Members Needed!!
03/17/2008
The GVTAA is in need of volunteers who can commit their time in volunteer positions for our executive board. If you are interested in serving, please contact us at gvtaa@gvtaa.org

Please see our contacts page for a list of the open positions. We will answer any questions you may have about job duties and time required for each position. Interested parties must be active members with paid memberships.
Board Member works with young students
03/17/2008
Lynn Reece recently attended a job fair with young students. She described the many different areas someone could work in veterinary medicine. More information coming soon on the children's responses! Thank you Lynn for taking time out of your schedule to encourage these kids at a young age!
Amazing gift for your dog or favorite human
03/16/2008
Here’s a way to deliver a unique gift for the dogs or very special humans in your life. Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is offering a beautiful Canine Cancer Campaign pet tag to donors contributing $50 or more to the MAF canine cancer cure research effort. Receive an additional engraved tag for each $50 contribution. Each tag can be personally engraved with your dog's name and information or the special message you desire. The tag celebrates and commemorates the life of our “best friends” of today and those that have left this life. The tag can also be worn by the pet owner as a distinctive piece of jewelry.
Click here to order your MAF Canine Cancer Campaign tags.
The canine cancer tag is produced by Lucky Pet.

Veterinarians Invited to Technician Career Day

March 14, 2008

Gwinnett Technical College would like to invite all veterinarians to their 8th annual veterinary technician program Career Day. The event will be held at the technical college in Lawrenceville on Wednesday, March 26, from 12:30 - 3:30 pm in Building 100, Room 401.

The event will give the veterinary community a chance to meet with the program students including those graduating in June, to discuss employment opportunities.

Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine Update

For Immediate Release February 7, 2008	FFI Contact: Matt Carrothers Director of Media Relations 404-656-4269

Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine at its February 6 Meeting Macon, Ga.—The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine held its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 6. The Board voted to post the following rules for revisions: Board Rule 700-7-.04, Veterinary Technician Continuing Education: This revision will institute a requirement for licensed veterinary technicians to begin acquiring continuing education for license renewal. A complete synopsis with the exact changes showing the current, added or deleted wording is available at the following website: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/veterinary. The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine will hold their next meeting Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:30 am at the Professional Licensing Boards Division in Macon, Georgia.

DVMs at the Capitol

Let's all thank Lynn Reece, RVT for taking the time to attend the DVMs at the Capitol Day this year in her role as the GVTAA Information Coordinator. Also present were instructors from 3 of the Veterinary Technology programs in the state of Georgia.
Athens Technical College, Fort Valley State University and Ogeechee Technical College were represented by Dr. Carole Miller, Dr. Frank Lochner & Dr. Janice Grumbles respectively.
Big thanks go out to Scott Piper at the GVMA for keeping us updated on these issues!
Can anyone pick out our people???
2008 NAVTA Membership

01/25/2008
Click on the PDF below for the 2008 membership application for NAVTA and read all about what joining NAVTA can do for you.
2008 NAVTA Application

Non veterinary technicians can join as associate members as well!
I highly recommend this membership for several of the reasons listed on page 2 of the PDF; however, by far this is the best $50 you will ever spend for a quarterly incredible journal.
If you are already a member, please get your renewal in now!
Remember, it is YOU who can change and promote your profession. Without you, it won't happen!
> Nanette < Nanette@vspn.org
Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT
VSPN Content Director & VSPN CE Coordinator

PS....
If you are a member of your state association, you get NAVTA membership for only $40
If you are VTS, you get NAVTA membership for only $40
If you are a VT student of an AVMA accredited program, dues are only $25!
AND if you are one of the first 1000 NEW (not a previous member) applicants you can apply for only $25 thanks to a generous grant by Hills Pet Nutrition.
Membership is open all year but this offer ends March 30, please update your membership now!
Join the ranks for 4400 veterinary technicians nationwide and let your voice be heard!
Scholarship for veterinary technology students
01/25/2008
American Kennel Club Veterinary Technician Student Scholarships
Sponsored by: Bayer and K9 Advantix
The American Kennel Club and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) are pleased to announce the establishment of Veterinary Technician Scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. The total funds available for distribution are $25,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must be a current full-time student at an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited Veterinary Technician School and be a NAVTA member.
Criteria for awarding:
- Applicant's academic Achievement and Potential
- Applicant's Activities in the area of Small Animals and/or Research
- Applicant's activities in NAVTA
Applications will be mailed to all accredited Veterinary Technician schools. All complete applications must be received no later than May 1, 2008. Download an application at http://www.akc.org/vetoutreach/vt_scholarships.cfm.
For more information on AKC outreach visit http://www.akc.org/vetoutreach/