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<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787092792/wysiwyg/svccu5ayxecag09di8ys.jpg" style="width: 303px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit; box-shadow: rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 10px 5px;" fr-original-style="width: 303px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-shadow">The heartbeat of veterinary medicine, where science meets compassion, Certified Veterinary Technicians. 🌟 Support title protection for Oregon veterinary technicians!🌟 On behalf of the Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association (OVTAA), we are asking for your support in advancing a critical initiative: securing legal title protection for licensed veterinary technicians in Oregon.&nbsp;Title protection would reserve titles and abbreviations such as &ldquo;veterinary technician,&rdquo; &ldquo;certified veterinary technician,&rdquo; &quot;technician&quot;, &ldquo;vet tech,&rdquo; and &ldquo;CVT&rdquo;&nbsp;for individuals&nbsp;licensed by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.For pet owners, accurate titles matter in moments of stress and trust. When a family is told a &ldquo;veterinary technician&rdquo; is caring for their animal, they should be able to know that person has met Oregon&rsquo;s licensing, education, and examination standards.Why this matters&bull; &nbsp;Professional credibility and workforce strength. Title protection formally recognizes the education, skills, and qualifications of veterinary technicians. NAVTA&rsquo;s 2022 Demographic Survey ranked lack of title protection as the third most significant challenge facing the profession. With ongoing technician shortages and rising demand for veterinary care, protecting the title is essential for retention and for attracting new professionals.&bull; &nbsp;Public safety and trust. Veterinary technicians play vital roles in animal health, public health, food safety, and infectious disease control. Restricting the title to qualified, licensed individuals helps ensure the public receives care from people who have met rigorous educational and examination standards. This support is not theoretical. Oregon&rsquo;s veterinary community has already shown strong alignment behind title protection.In December 2024, OVTAA surveyed Oregon-licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Of the 422 respondents, 91% supported title protection and 79% favored a penalty for misuse of the title.&nbsp;That momentum makes this the right time to act with legislative work requiring early preparation, OVTAA must be ready before the next session starting September 11, 2026, with outreach, coalition support, and clear testimony in place.&nbsp;National organizations, including the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America,&nbsp;also endorse title protection.&nbsp;Our goal and how you can helpOVTAA is working to advance title-protection legislation&nbsp;in Oregon.&nbsp;To support this effort, we must raise $25,000 for the practical work required to move the bill forward: legislator meetings, outreach materials, coalition-building, testimony preparation, public education, and coordinated advocacy before the legislative process is underway.We invite veterinary industry partners, corporations, private hospitals, and individual veterinary professionals to join a statewide coalition standing with Oregon&rsquo;s licensed veterinary technicians. Every contribution, whether $25, $250, $1,000, $5,000, or more, moves us closer to our goal and strengthens the profession for everyone who relies on skilled veterinary technicians. How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787092792/wysiwyg/svccu5ayxecag09di8ys.jpg" style="width:303px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;box-shadow:rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 10px 5px;max-width:100%" />The heartbeat of veterinary medicine, where science meets compassion, Certified Veterinary Technicians. 🌟 Support title protection for Oregon veterinary technicians!🌟 On behalf of the Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association (OVTAA), we are asking for your support in advancing a critical initiative: securing legal title protection for licensed veterinary technicians in Oregon. Title protection would reserve titles and abbreviations such as “veterinary technician,” “certified veterinary technician,” "technician", “vet tech,” and “CVT” for individuals licensed by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.For pet owners, accurate titles matter in moments of stress and trust. When a family is told a “veterinary technician” is caring for their animal, they should be able to know that person has met Oregon’s licensing, education, and examination standards.Why this matters•  Professional credibility and workforce strength. Title protection formally recognizes the education, skills, and qualifications of veterinary technicians. NAVTA’s 2022 Demographic Survey ranked lack of title protection as the third most significant challenge facing the profession. With ongoing technician shortages and rising demand for veterinary care, protecting the title is essential for retention and for attracting new professionals.•  Public safety and trust. Veterinary technicians play vital roles in animal health, public health, food safety, and infectious disease control. Restricting the title to qualified, licensed individuals helps ensure the public receives care from people who have met rigorous educational and examination standards. This support is not theoretical. Oregon’s veterinary community has already shown strong alignment behind title protection.In December 2024, OVTAA surveyed Oregon-licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Of the 422 respondents, 91% supported title protection and 79% favored a penalty for misuse of the title. That momentum makes this the right time to act with legislative work requiring early preparation, OVTAA must be ready before the next session starting September 11, 2026, with outreach, coalition support, and clear testimony in place. National organizations, including the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, also endorse title protection. Our goal and how you can helpOVTAA is working to advance title-protection legislation in Oregon. To support this effort, we must raise $25,000 for the practical work required to move the bill forward: legislator meetings, outreach materials, coalition-building, testimony preparation, public education, and coordinated advocacy before the legislative process is underway.We invite veterinary industry partners, corporations, private hospitals, and individual veterinary professionals to join a statewide coalition standing with Oregon’s licensed veterinary technicians. Every contribution, whether $25, $250, $1,000, $5,000, or more, moves us closer to our goal and strengthens the profession for everyone who relies on skilled veterinary technicians. How you can help power our mission:<ol><li>Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li>Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li>Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

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