10/21/2026
As Registered Veterinary Technicians with nearly 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, we wholeheartedly support this message from AAHA!
We have worked alongside some incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and compassionate individuals who learned their skills through years of hands-on experience rather than formal education. Their contributions to veterinary medicine are invaluable, and advocating for title protection does not diminish that.
However, there is a difference between experience and earning a professional credential. Veterinary technicians invest significant time, money, and effort into their education, complete rigorous training, pass a national board examination, and maintain their credentials through continuing education. That commitment deserves recognition and respect.
Protecting the title of veterinary technician isn’t about creating division within veterinary teams or suggesting that one person’s contributions matter more than another’s. It’s about maintaining professional standards, recognizing educational achievements, and ensuring that pet owners understand the qualifications of the individuals caring for their animals.
We can appreciate and respect the experience of every member of the veterinary team while still recognizing that professional titles should mean something.
Respect every role. Value every contribution. Protect the credentials that were earned. ❤️🐾
— Sharon and Ellen
A-Nails and Beyond Mobile Pet Care
A title represents more than a job. It represents the education, training, and expertise behind it. 💙
Veterinary technicians work hard to earn their credentials, and protecting their professional title is one way to recognize that commitment.
Title protection also helps pet owners understand the qualifications of those caring for their animals and supports clearer roles within the veterinary team.
This , we're standing behind the professionals who have earned the veterinary technician title.
Learn more about title protection in AAHA's Veterinary Technician Utilization Toolkit: https://hubs.li/Q04z_24r0
