Mission Statement

NAVTA is committed to your career growth and the advancement of the veterinary technology profession.

"The mission of NAVTA is to represent and promote 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. "

Our goals are to help you:

• Influence the future of your profession
• Be a part of the decision-making process that affects you
• Foster high standards of veterinary care
• Promote the veterinary health care team

Whether you are a highly experienced veterinary technician or a newcomer to the veterinary health care team, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has something to offer you.

Benefits

• "The NAVTA Journal "- quarterly issues of a scientific CE journal, with news from around the United States.
• Membeship gift
• Certificate of Membership.
• National Veterinary Technician Week promotional materials.
• Strength in numbers-a national voice to help protect and promote the profession.
• The opportunity for networking with other members, state representatives provide a nationwide network to share knowledge and problem solving strategies.
• Available materials for promoting the profession, such as posters, brochures, and slide presentations.

Membership Information

Who is eligible for membership?

An Active Member is a veterinary technician who has graduated from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and/or is licensed, certified, or registered as a veterinary technician. Active members are entitled to vote and hold an elected office. Active members must live in the United States. Download a Membership Application.

An Associate Member is anyone who is not eligible for Active Membership, but is interested in the Association's goals. Associate members can serve on committees, but may not vote or hold an elected office. Associate membership is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians residing outside the USA, and veterinary assistants. Download a Membership Application .

A Student Member is anyone enrolled as a full time student in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and is entitled to all benefits of an Associate Member. Download a Membership Application .