GVTA News & Blog
Spotlight: Amy Lee Phillips LVT
We are so proud to spotlight some of our members for Veterinary Technician week. Currently a licensed veterinary technician in small animal orthopedics at the University of Georgia Teaching hospital, Amy Lee Phillips LVT has entered the chat!
Spotlight: Elise Byers, LVT
We are so proud to spotlight some of our members for Veterinary Technician week. Currently a practice manager at VCA Lilburn Animal Hospital
Job Outlook Statistics for Our Future
Did you know that in GA, there are almost 4 veterinarians for every 1 licensed veterinary technician? The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects there will be a 23% increase in job outlook for licensed veterinary technicians by 2032. Back in 2012 BLS predicted a 30% increase in job outlook by 2022, which actually turned out to be a nearly 45% increase! Who knows where the industry will find itself in another 10 years.
Spotlight: Rachael LaLiberty Mavroudis LVT
We are so proud to spotlight some of our members for Veterinary Technician week. Currently a licensed veterinary technician for Banfield Animal Hospital, Rachael LaLiberty Mavroudis LVT has entered the chat!
The W’s of Veterinary Technicians
What makes a Veterinary Technician? We sure hope folks would love to know! To those not in this industry (and honestly, sometimes even to those in this industry) it seems impossible to identify one veterinary professional role from another because they’re all vital and integral parts of the whole team, and each one is a champion in their own right. No one role could deliver the best quality of care or the highest standard of medicine without the others. So we’re here to break down what makes a Veterinary Technician
GA from RVT to LVT in 2018
Did you know, here in Georgia we are LICENSED veterinary technicians and NOT registered veterinary technicians? The official legal title was changed in 2018 to align veterinary technicians with licensed veterinarians.
Every Role Matters
In 1993, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) put forth a resolution, dedicating one week to honoring Veterinary Technicians during the 3rd week of October each year.