NCAVT's Mission Statement

The North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians advocates for appropriate recognition and utilization of credentialed veterinary technicians, invests in the future of veterinary medical technology, educates the public of the role of credentialed veterinary technicians, and represents the voice of Registered Veterinary Technicians in North Carolina.

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Why Membership Matters & What NCAVT Does for You

• Advocates for the appropriate recognition and utilization of all roles in the Veterinary community -  including RVTs, Assistants, Students, and Support Staff

• Provides Continuing Education opportunities including Webinars and Conferences to meet renewal requirements and continued development

• Invests in the future of Veterinary Medical Technology students by supporting student learning through scholarships

• Supporting Community Outreach by informing the public about the roles of the whole Veterinary team

• Annual Donations to non-profits in North Carolina in the animal welfare and veterinary fields nominated by NCAVT Members

• Support of your fellow Technician by selecting a NC Veterinary Technician of the Year 

• Publicized job opportunities for Registered Veterinary Technicians

• Collaboration with the NCVMB and NAVTA to act as a voice for North Carolina's Technicians

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A Brief History of NCAVT

The North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians (NCAVT) began as a small group of dedicated veterinary medical technicians in the Wake County area in the early 1980s.  The number of members grew to 62 in 1987 and became the North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians.

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In 1992-93, officers of the NCAVT were instrumental in helping Bill 747 pass in the NC General Assembly. The bill essentially kept the North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act from becoming open to individuals who had not graduated from an AVMA accredited program of veterinary medical technology and successfully completed the National Veterinary Technician Exam and State Boards.

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In 2010, the NCAVT Board of Directors assisted with the NC Rabies Law Amendment, which allows Registered Veterinary Technicians to administer the rabies vaccine under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. After much determination, dedication, and support from its members, NCAVT became a non-profit organization in 2014.​

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