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NAVTA News

October 18, 2026
NAVTA and Boehringer Ingelheim Announce 2026 Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship Recipients

In celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, 20 veterinary technician students and recent graduates have been awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance as part of...

October 15, 2026
NAVTA Response to NAVC Journal Name Change

NAVTA has reached out to NAVC to inquire about the process used and information considered when deciding to change of the name of its...

October 1, 2026
Why NAVTA’s Veterinary Nurse Initiative Committee is Now the VNI Practices & Standards Committee

For nearly a decade, the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI) has been one of NAVTA’s most visible efforts to advance the veterinary technology profession. Since...

September 23, 2026
Protecting the Veterinary Technician Credential: NAVTA’s Position on Alternate Routes to Credentialing

NAVTA opposes the creation or expansion of alternate routes to veterinary technician credentialing and supports graduation from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology or veterinary...

September 1, 2026
NAVTA Announces 2026 National Veterinary Technician Week Theme: “Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: Endless Compassion, Expert Care; Celebrating the Soul of Veterinary Medicine”

(September 1, 2026) — The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is proud to announce that October 18–24, 2026, will be celebrated...

August 24, 2026
Nominations for NAVTA’s 2026 Veterinary Technician of the Year Award Now Open

The Veterinary Technician of the Year Award recognizes an individual who exemplifies excellence in veterinary technology, demonstrates outstanding professional achievement, and advances the mission...

August 21, 2026
NAVTA Accepting Board Applications (for 2027 BOD)

NAVTA is now accepting applications for the association’s Board of Directors. There will be two Director seats open in January 2027. All applicants are...