Associations
Veterinary technicians are encouraged to form organizations at state and local levels for the purposes of continuing education and self improvement.
Student Association of Veterinary Technicians (SAVT) - WCCCD Veterinary Technology Program student organization. Meetings are held throughout the school year with emphasis on community service. SAVT is a student chapter of NAVTA.. Contact Tina Reaume, LVT in the WCCCD VTP office.
Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) - State association which holds continuing education meetings twice yearly and hosts periodic social activities. Contact Marianne Tear MS, LVT Director Veterinary Technology Program Baker College- Clinton Twp. 34950 Little Mack Ave. Clinton Twp. Mi 48035-4701
North American Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA) - International organization (primarily U.S. and Canada). Contact: A. Patrick Navarre, RVT, P.O. Box 224, Battleground, IN 47920 765/742-2216
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) - International organization that deals with advancement of veterinary technician education.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - National organization that deals with laboratory animal care and concerns
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - National association which regulates veterinary technology programs and determines present and future manpower needs in the veterinary technology field.
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) - State veterinary medical association