{"id":1566,"date":"2012-03-01T15:31:44","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T15:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phosdev.com\/todaysveterinarypractice\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2022-02-18T17:46:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T17:46:04","slug":"navta-where-opportunities-abound-for-veterinary-technicians-an-interview-with-catherine-cat-holly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/personal-professional-development\/navta-where-opportunities-abound-for-veterinary-technicians-an-interview-with-catherine-cat-holly\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Opportunities Abound for Veterinary Technicians: An Interview with Catherine “Cat” Holly"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"c08_Holly\"<\/a>At\u00a0<\/em>Today’s Veterinary Practice\u00a0we believe that each veterinary team member plays a vital role in providing best medicine for the patients in his or her care. Veterinary technicians and assistants are incredibly important team members\u2014often spending as much or more time with pet owners and patients than their veterinarian colleagues.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

We are delighted to publish the following interview with Cat Holly, CVT, President of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Many thanks to NAVTA’s Communications Director, Sandy Sponaugle, for conducting this interview.<\/em><\/p>\n

How did you first become involved with NAVTA?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

I joined NAVTA several years ago, before my state had its own veterinary technician association. In 2009, I was elected as the recording secretary.<\/p>\n

Are you also actively involved with your state technician association?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes! I nurtured the growth of the association, Rhode Island Veterinary Technician Association, since 2004, initially as treasurer and have served as president since 2006.<\/p>\n

How has your career evolved as a result of these professional development opportunities?<\/span><\/h2>\n

My experiences with NAVTA have truly broadened my professional horizons: I’ve networked extensively throughout the veterinary profession, broadened my skills and knowledge base, and overcome my fear of public speaking!<\/p>\n

Can you tell us about the Technician Specialties program and how it works?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS) was formed in 1994 and is recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The CVTS provides guidelines to facilitate the formation of specialty organizations. These organizations or academies develop advanced pathways that a candidate must follow and complete in order to be awarded the designation of Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in his or her specific discipline.<\/p>\n

Do you have any advice for technician students that have recently graduated?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n