Dr. Kaoru Yamazaki, PhD of Tokyo, Japan (right), is awarded the title of “Honorary President of the Back-to-School Conference,” by CaRVTA President Jennifer Boyle Jennnifer Boyle, RVT, VTS (ECC) (at left) and Board member Carol Schumacher, RVT (middle) in recognition of Dr. Yamazaki's contribution to Veterinary Technician education and international relations. Learn more >> |
Advancing RVT Professionals through Education, Science & Legislation
The California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association is dedicated to strengthening the veterinary health care team and promoting the role of the licensed RVT in the veterinary care profession.
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>> FREE Registration Available for SCVMA Karma Conference
Due to the generosity of their sponsors, the SCVMA Para-Professional
Chapter is pleased to be able to announce FREE registration to the
Karma Conference! Space is limited, so registrations will be given on
a first come, first served basis. SCVMA appreciates the ability to offer
free registration to this great CE event and hopes that attendees
take a moment to express their thanks to sponsors as well. If you
are able, you may spread 'Good Karma' by bringing a donation to help
the shelter animals (pill pockets, canned cat food, canned I/D or A/D,
unexpired medical supplies) at our Long Beach Animal
Care Services. REGISTER! >>
>> California Spay/Neuter License Plates
 A total of 1050 Spay & Neuter License plates, designed by actor Pierce Brosnan, have been pre-sold during the first month of the campaign. This is largest number ever of plates pre-sold during the first month of a specialized plate campaign. A total of 7500 plates need to be pre-sold in order for the plates to be manufactured. The $50 fee for the plate will go to fund low-cost spay & neuters. Brochures promoting the plates can be ordered from the VMB by calling 916 263-2610. Petco has agreed to place the brochures in their stores. To get more information, or to sign up for a plate, go to www.caspayplate.com. If 7500 plates are not pre-ordered by the end of the 12 month period, the plate will not be produced and those who pre-ordered will receive a refund.
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>> New NAVTA Specialty Academy Announced
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in American recently announced a new specialty academy for their members. The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians (AVNT) is the newest specialty to become approved as an official specialty by NAVTA. The AVNT joins the nine, NAVTA approved, existing specialties: dentistry, anesthesia, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, surgical, equine, zoology, behavior and clinical practice. Learn More >>
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>> New License Fee Schedule to Take Effect after January 1, 2011
While CaRVTA opposed the original license fee increases, we are satisfied that the new, lower fee schedule is more in line with our previous recommendations.
The new license fee schedule that was supposed to take effect in July, 2010 has been postponed until at least January, 2011. In addition, some of the proposed fee increases have been lowered, bringing the new fees more in line with the recommendations of CaRVTA at the December, 2009 hearing. The new fee increases will allow the VMB to maintain a 4 month reserve instead of a 5 month reserve. Learn More >>
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>> Required CE Reminder for Relicensure
Both CaRVTA and CVMA testified in favor of a new regulation for mandatory CE for RVTs. The VMB's CE regulation states that starting on July 1, 2011, RVTs can start accumulating 20 approved CE units which will be required for relicensure starting July 1, 2013. Only CE acquired after July 1, 2011 will count for relicensure. The CE must be obtained from an approved provider, like the Back-to-School Conference or similar conferences. The regulation was approved by the VMB and is expected to complete the approval process without delay, going into effect on July 1, 2011.
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