CACVT has a variety of committees, which support the overall function of the association. While Chairs must be CVTs in good standing, any CACVT member can be involved with any committee. There are both big and small projects; projects to appeal to everyone’s time and talents.
If you want to volunteer for a committee, click here to fill out our volunteer form.
If you want more information about a specific committee, please contact the Committee Chair or the CACVT office (info@cacvt.com or admin@cacvt.com).
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| Mission Statement |
The mission of the Emergency Preparedness Committee is to assist members in establishing protocols for either personal or business emergency preparedness, and to provide direction to individuals interested in response. |
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* Offer support materials and possible training courses to assist members in preparing and implementing emergency plans for both business continuity plans and for individuals (clients). * Act as a conduit to assist with the recruitment of volunteers for training for any of the already established programs. Examples of programs include, but are not limited to: the Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, County Animal Response Teams, or any other Animal Emergency Management Programs. * Participate in advisory committees, conferences, and publicity events as requested by the Animal Emergency Management Program (AEMP) and/or other regional, state, or national organizations involved in animal emergency planning and response as deemed appropriate by the committee. |
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Committee members to establish guidelines and work with already established programs. Several exciting ideas were generated at the Strategic Planning Session. |
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Hold ethics hearings of CACVT members based on the "Code for Veterinary Technicians." Offer opinions concerning the governing of ethical issues. Govern legal actions that are deemed necessary. Be directly involved in legislative activities that promote veterinary technicians and the CACVT. Review the bylaws every two years and make suggestions for amendments, alterations, or repeals as deemed necessary. Members are encouraged to attend State Board of Veterinarian Medicine meetings to familiarize themselves with the legal aspects of veterinary medicine. |
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Help review the Colorado State Practice Act, identifying modifications, and seeking legislative changes. The Sunset Review Task Force meets occasionally. For information, please contact Rebecca Rose, CVT, at rosemomcvt@onekate.com. |
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Propose yearly budgets. Provide methods to increase revenue. Design and/or approve fundraising activities. Set guidelines for reimbursement protocol. |
| Volunteer opportunities | Currently, none needed. |
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Increase membership. Review inactive status applicants. Increase awareness of benefits in belonging to the professional association. Evaluate the requirements for CACVT membership. |
| Career Opportunities Sub-Committee |
Headed by Sara Sharp, CVT, VTS(dentistry). Thisgroup will explore advancements beyond the CVT status. Contact Sara for details: DBLTRBSLS@aol.com |
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Launching a new membership drive and seeking people to implement ideas.
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Design and initiate methods to promote membership and participation. Promote a cooperative professional relationship with other professional organizations and with the general public. Provide programs that promote and support veterinary technicians. Deal with media relations and general publications. Support activities concerning CACVT's booth. Support activities concerning National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) in October. |
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Newsletter. National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Awards |
| Volunteer opportunities |
Looking for people to promote the veterinary technology profession by staffing the CACVT booth at various functions throughout the year. Dates and times are specific. Next Booth Event: DDFL Furry Scurry on May 2, 2009. Click on the Furry Scurry Web site for details on the event. If you would like to work the CACVT booth, please contact Roxane for details. Thank you. 2009 NVTW Task Force is seeking assistance. Cecilia Garza, CVT, is the chair of this task force. Please contact her at 720-480-1409 or greysnow414@hotmail.com |
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Since AAVSB now oversees the delivery of the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), the duties of this committee have become limited. As specific situation arise, the committee is called upon to make decisions regarding issues surrounding the testing process. Establishes criteria for passing the VTNE for the state of Colorado. |
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Information about certification is distributed at the VTNE events held on the 3rd Friday of both January and June of each year. |