Each state has their own since laws regarding veterinary technicians vary state to state. Google state name and then veterinary technicians association Ex: California Veterinary Technicians Association
NAVTA
A certified veterinary technician is a person who has proven a set level of knowledge and skill and been granted a credential by an agency. Certification is only one of the credentials that may be granted, and is typically granted by a private agency or group and carries no legal weight. Certification of veterinary technicians is commonly performed by either a veterinary technician professional association or a veterinary medical professional association in a state where legal credentialing of veterinary technicians is not required. In most states, veterinary technicians are required to be credentialed through a legal governing body such as the veterinary licensing board for the state. In these states the credential granted is usually "licensed veterinary technician" but may also be "registered veterinary technician."
No, the state does not currently require certification for veterinary technicians. However, it is recommended and the Montana Big Sky Veterinary Technician Association does currently certify veterinary technicians. http://www.mtbsvta.org/pb/wp_1b932eaf/wp_1b932eaf.html
The Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics was adopted by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) in 1993. It serves as a guideline for veterinary technicians to promote professionalism and ethical standards in their practice. The code emphasizes the importance of animal welfare, client education, and collaboration with veterinary teams.
N.A.V.T.A. stands for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. An official site of navta is <http://www.navta.net>.
The basic salary of veterinary technicians in Montana is $27530.
Veterinary technicians in most states are required to have completed an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program. Most of these confer an associates degree in veterinary technology, however some for-profit schools only offer diplomas.
In Tennessee, veterinary technicians earn around $18,000 a year.
The veterinary technicians earn about $33,000 per year in Wyoming.
The Ohio Veterinary Medical Assoc. doesn't credential veterinary technicians, though there is no reason that they wouldn't "recognize" as legitimate a degree in veterinary technology from an online program so long as the program is AVMA accredited.The Ohio Veterinary Licensing Board credentials veterinary technicians and they recognize degrees in veterinary technology from all AVMA accredited programs, either online or on-site.
In most states, veterinary technicians are required to have completed a 2 year program culminating in an associates degree in veterinary technology that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, to pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam and to apply for credentialing as a veterinary technician. Some states also require that applicants pass a state exam that often covers the statutes and rules that govern veterinary technicians and the practice of veterinary medicine in that state.After initial credentialing, most states require that veterinary technicians receive a set number of hours of continuing education each year in order to maintain their credentials.
There are several magazines specifically for veterinary technicians, so you will have to specify which one you are asking about.