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The Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association (OVTAA) was formed in June of 2005.

Our mission is to promote the profession of veterinary medical support staff and foster recognition and understanding of the roles of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants in the State of Oregon.

What's New?

Free magazine Subscription Availible to Vet Techs

Veterinary Technician magazine, which many of us read and enjoy is now being offered for free. To see if you qualify for a free monthly subscription visit www.vettechjournal.com. Not only will you then recieve the magazine monthly at no charge but you will have access to their online articles archive. There is even a special archive of articles that are helpful for those studying to become Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care. So, check out this great FREE learning opportunity!

Posted on 18 Apr 2008 by april brown

Portland Community College Board Prep Course Offered

PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
BOARD REVIEW CLASS BEGINS APRIL 1ST

PCC’s Veterinary Technology program will be offering VT 150 Veterinary Technician National Examination Prep Course in Spring term, as well as in Fall 2008, in time for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) given by the Oregon Veterinary Examining Board. Designed for veterinary assistants currently working in the field, VT 150 emphasizes subject areas covered on the exam. Material presented provides foundation knowledge in animal health care principles and practice. Students will review animal Anatomy and Physiology. Medical Nursing, Physical Exam, Medical Records, Surgical Nursing, Anesthesiology, and Pharmacology will be among the topics presented.
Certified Veterinary Technicians are vital members of the complete veterinary health care team. They are trusted with medical responsibilities that include animal nursing care, laboratory specimen analysis, surgical assistance, anesthesia, radiographic imaging, nutritional management, dental prophylaxis, physical therapy and client education. With this wide range of responsibilities, the veterinary technician can have a significant impact on every aspect of patient care.
Historically, veterinarians trained their own assistants in-house, a practice that continues today. However, assistants trained on-the-job may only qualify as Certified Veterinary Technicians in Oregon and Washington by meeting the requirements specified by those states’ Veterinary Practice Acts. A requirement that applies to both states is that the applicant CVT pass the VTNE.
PCC’s Veterinary Technology program at Rock Creek campus is the only program of its kind in the state of Oregon, and only one of four in the Pacific Northwest. PCC Veterinary Technology graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program prepares students to become Certified Veterinary Technicians and to take the VTNE, administered by the Oregon Board of Veterinary Examiners.
Registration opens February 29th. Class starts April 1st and meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9:20pm for 12 weeks at the Rock Creek campus. To register, go to http://www.pcc.edu/admissions/ or call 503-614-7270. For more information call 503-614-7500.

Posted on 23 Mar 2008 by april brown

OVMEB approves temporary rule to allow more online CE!

If you are one of the CVTs working toward fulfilling the requirement to renew your license for 2008 this news may prove very helpful. What follows is the exact text of an e-mail put out by the Oregon Veterinary Examining Board regarding what is eligible to be used toward your required CE hours.

"At its January 29, 2008 meeting, the Board voted to make a Temporary Rule that will allow CVTs to obtain all of their required 15 hours of Continuing Education through 'interactive' means, e.g., online coursework. We expect to file the rule this week and it will go into effect immediately and remain in effect for 180 days. Approved courses may be found at www.aavsb.org (click on RACE), at www.avma.org, and through VIN and the Compendium, as well as those listed in the Veterinary Practice Act, which is at www.oregon.gov/ovmeb and copied below...Please share this information with your colleagues, and call Gayle or me if you have any questions (971-673-0224). "

Remember if you have not yet met the requirement for 15 hours of CE, you have until March 31st, 2008 to do so!

Here are the other sources of on-line CE referenced above
(a) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA);
(b) Specialty and allied groups of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association;
(c) Regional meetings such as the Inter-Mountain Veterinary Medical Association, Central Veterinary Conference, and Western Veterinary Conference;
(d) Any state or province veterinary medical association;
(e) Any local or regional veterinary medical association;
(f) The American Animal Hospital Association;
(g) American and Canadian Veterinary Schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(h) All state veterinary academies;
(i) Animal Medical Center, New York;
(j) Angel Memorial Medical Center;
(k) Other programs receiving prior approval by the Board;
(l) The Board may approve other sponsors for lectures or prepared materials upon written request by the attending veterinarian or the sponsor.
(5) The following scientific journals are approved by the Board to satisfy all or a portion of the two hours of non-lecture CE activities:
(a) Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(b) Journal of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association;
(c) The Journal of Veterinary Research;
(d) Veterinary Medicine;
(e) Small Animal Clinician;
(f) Modern Veterinary Practice;
(g) Publications of the AVMA/CVMA Approved Constituent Specialty Groups;
(h) Compendium of Continuing Education;
(i) Journal of American Animal Hospital Association;
(j) Other publications approved in advance by the Board.
(6) Study in a graduate resident program at an AVMA-approved veterinary school will satisfy the CE requirements for the year in which the veterinarian is enrolled in such program.

Posted on 30 Jan 2008 by april brown

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Home Membership Events Officers Links Districts Contact Us Forum F.A.Q. Classified ads			The Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association (OVTAA) was formed in June of 2005. Our mission is to promote the profession of veterinary medical support staff and foster recognition and understanding of the roles of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants in the State of Oregon.
What's New? Free magazine Subscription Availible to Vet Techs Veterinary Technician magazine, which many of us read and enjoy is now being offered for free. To see if you qualify for a free monthly subscription visit www.vettechjournal.com. Not only will you then recieve the magazine monthly at no charge but you will have access to their online articles archive. There is even a special archive of articles that are helpful for those studying to become Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care. So, check out this great FREE learning opportunity! Posted on 18 Apr 2008 by april brown Portland Community College Board Prep Course Offered PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN BOARD REVIEW CLASS BEGINS APRIL 1ST PCC’s Veterinary Technology program will be offering VT 150 Veterinary Technician National Examination Prep Course in Spring term, as well as in Fall 2008, in time for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) given by the Oregon Veterinary Examining Board. Designed for veterinary assistants currently working in the field, VT 150 emphasizes subject areas covered on the exam. Material presented provides foundation knowledge in animal health care principles and practice. Students will review animal Anatomy and Physiology. Medical Nursing, Physical Exam, Medical Records, Surgical Nursing, Anesthesiology, and Pharmacology will be among the topics presented. Certified Veterinary Technicians are vital members of the complete veterinary health care team. They are trusted with medical responsibilities that include animal nursing care, laboratory specimen analysis, surgical assistance, anesthesia, radiographic imaging, nutritional management, dental prophylaxis, physical therapy and client education. With this wide range of responsibilities, the veterinary technician can have a significant impact on every aspect of patient care. Historically, veterinarians trained their own assistants in-house, a practice that continues today. However, assistants trained on-the-job may only qualify as Certified Veterinary Technicians in Oregon and Washington by meeting the requirements specified by those states’ Veterinary Practice Acts. A requirement that applies to both states is that the applicant CVT pass the VTNE. PCC’s Veterinary Technology program at Rock Creek campus is the only program of its kind in the state of Oregon, and only one of four in the Pacific Northwest. PCC Veterinary Technology graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program prepares students to become Certified Veterinary Technicians and to take the VTNE, administered by the Oregon Board of Veterinary Examiners. Registration opens February 29th. Class starts April 1st and meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 9:20pm for 12 weeks at the Rock Creek campus. To register, go to http://www.pcc.edu/admissions/ or call 503-614-7270. For more information call 503-614-7500. Posted on 23 Mar 2008 by april brown OVMEB approves temporary rule to allow more online CE! If you are one of the CVTs working toward fulfilling the requirement to renew your license for 2008 this news may prove very helpful. What follows is the exact text of an e-mail put out by the Oregon Veterinary Examining Board regarding what is eligible to be used toward your required CE hours. "At its January 29, 2008 meeting, the Board voted to make a Temporary Rule that will allow CVTs to obtain all of their required 15 hours of Continuing Education through 'interactive' means, e.g., online coursework. We expect to file the rule this week and it will go into effect immediately and remain in effect for 180 days. Approved courses may be found at www.aavsb.org (click on RACE), at www.avma.org, and through VIN and the Compendium, as well as those listed in the Veterinary Practice Act, which is at www.oregon.gov/ovmeb and copied below...Please share this information with your colleagues, and call Gayle or me if you have any questions (971-673-0224). " Remember if you have not yet met the requirement for 15 hours of CE, you have until March 31st, 2008 to do so! Here are the other sources of on-line CE referenced above (a) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA); (b) Specialty and allied groups of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; (c) Regional meetings such as the Inter-Mountain Veterinary Medical Association, Central Veterinary Conference, and Western Veterinary Conference; (d) Any state or province veterinary medical association; (e) Any local or regional veterinary medical association; (f) The American Animal Hospital Association; (g) American and Canadian Veterinary Schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (h) All state veterinary academies; (i) Animal Medical Center, New York; (j) Angel Memorial Medical Center; (k) Other programs receiving prior approval by the Board; (l) The Board may approve other sponsors for lectures or prepared materials upon written request by the attending veterinarian or the sponsor. (5) The following scientific journals are approved by the Board to satisfy all or a portion of the two hours of non-lecture CE activities: (a) Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association; (b) Journal of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; (c) The Journal of Veterinary Research; (d) Veterinary Medicine; (e) Small Animal Clinician; (f) Modern Veterinary Practice; (g) Publications of the AVMA/CVMA Approved Constituent Specialty Groups; (h) Compendium of Continuing Education; (i) Journal of American Animal Hospital Association; (j) Other publications approved in advance by the Board. (6) Study in a graduate resident program at an AVMA-approved veterinary school will satisfy the CE requirements for the year in which the veterinarian is enrolled in such program. Posted on 30 Jan 2008 by april brown << Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next >> Content Management Powered by CuteNews
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