VetBoard Connet

May 24, 2023 Via Zoom at 2pm US Central Time

The AAVSB's Regulatory Policy Task Force will present three proposed model regulations: Model Regulations for Establishment and Maintenance of a VCPR, Telehealth and the Virtual Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technology, and Safe Haven Program.

These are currently out for commentary from Member Boards and allied organizations. RPTF Chair Dr. Marla McGeorge, RPTF Vice Chair Dr. Kelly Gottschalk, and AAVSB RPTF Staff Liaison and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Beth Venit will present the regulations as well as the rationale behind their creation.

There will be a significant amount of time for questions and answers from the Member Boards.

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Call for Nominations

June 1, 2023 Nominations due

Call for Nominations Document

Submit Nominations

Website Article

During the month of May, make sure you complete a nomination form, write a nominating statement, and submit a bio for each individual your board would like to nominate.

Submit all final nominations to the AAVSB on or before June 1, 2023

AVMA

July 14 - 18, 2023 in Denver, CO

Come say hello to us at the AVMA convention! We will be at booth 2019 to answer any questions you have!

Save the Date!

The AAVSB Annual Meeting and Conference

September 28 - 30, 2023 

in Kansas City, MO

Registration opens in mid-June.

There will be a Board Basics & Beyond session held September 28 & 29.



Executive Directors and Registrars are invited to the in-person ED session on September 28 & 29.

Changes Coming to RACE Standards

New standards have been recommended by the RACE Committee and approved by the AAVSB Board of Directors. The standards will be effective and available on the AAVSB website on July 1, 2023, for all programs, both new and renewals.

You can view the current RACE Standards and information on our website, and if you have any questions, reach out to Octavia M. Jones, M.Ed, Senior Manager of Continuing Education.

Model Regulation Commentary

The AAVSB's Regulatory Policy Task Force (RPTF) has created three proposed Model Regulations and is seeking comments from the AAVSB Member Board Executive Directors and Registrars. Please share within your organization as needed to develop comments.  

• Model Regulations- Establishment And Maintenance Of A Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship

• Model Regulations- Telehealth And The Virtual Practice Of Veterinary Medicine And Veterinary Technology

• Model Regulations- Safe Haven Program

For instruction on how to leave commentary, please view the full email here.

Diversity Award Recipient

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award is Sarah Henderson, a graduating Veterinary Technology senior from Long Island University.

Read more about the award winner on the AAVSB website. To learn more about our scholarships, go to our Veterinary Technician Scholarship Awards page.

AAVSB Announces New VTNE® Content Outline

The AAVSB is pleased to announce the recently approved new content outline for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), which is based on a year-long comprehensive Job Analysis project.

The first exam with the new content outline will be administered in the November/December 2023 window.

The new outline will be available on the AAVSB website for VTNE candidates to review on August 15, 2023. To avoid confusion, Program Directors are asked not to present information to students about the new content outline until that time.

AAVSB New Office Dedication

The AAVSB office moved a short distance from Kansas City, MO to Overland Park, KS last month. Several staff and members were able to come out to the grand opening and dedication ceremony! Take a look at some photos from our grand opening at our new location:



12101 W 110th Street, Suite 300

Overland Park, KS 66210

Member Board Presentation

If you would like a presentation (live or via zoom) to your board to learn more about the services offered by the AAVSB, email member services at memberservices@aavsb.org.

Help us in welcoming a new member of the AAVSB team!

April Report

There were 23 passed bills, 31 introduced, and 2 dead bills.

Go to the Watchdog site to see all the latest information and Watchdog reports.