Committees

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).

  • Conference Committee
    Chair: Your picture could be here!
    General duties of the committee
    • Offer well-rounded, affordable Continuing Education (CE) at various locations throughout the year
    • Be involved with choosing speakers, locations, and events at a variety of CE opportunities
    • Current conferences include: Annual Spring Conference, Winter Focus Conference, and CVMA Annual Fall Convention
    Volunteer opportunities
    • Looking for people with ideas about what they would like to see in CACVT conferences. While this is an ongoing request, we'd appreciate help even on one conference. Planning is done well in advance of the conference.
    • Work closely with Staff to bring ideas to fruition.
  • Continuing Education Committee
    Chair: Susan Brauer, CVT
    303-318-0652
    General duties of the committee
    • Set the appropriate fees and monitor all financial activities
    • Establish CE criteria
    • Establish appropriate CE amounts, time frames, and keep individual records
    • Approve or deny CE requests
    Volunteer opportunities
    • Assist with recording of CE for members
    • Evaluate current CE guidelines
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee
    Chair: CACVT office
    303-318-0652
    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.
    General duties of the committee
    		 * 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.
    Volunteer opportunities

    Committee members to establish guidelines and work with already established programs.

    Several exciting ideas were generated at the Strategic Planning Session. 

  • Ethics Committee
    Chair: Nancy Sheffield, CVT
    1979 Blue Ridge Community College
    970-947-8244
    General duties of the committee

    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. 

    Volunteer opportunities

    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.

  • Finance Committee
    Chair: Julie Willer, CVT
    Current CACVT Vice President, 2000 Bel-Rea graduate
    General duties of the committee

    Propose yearly budgets.

    Provide methods to increase revenue.

    Design and/or approve fundraising activities.

    Set guidelines for reimbursement protocol. 

    Volunteer opportunities Currently, none needed.
  • Membership Committee
    Chair: Niki Chartier, CVT
    303-318-0652
    General duties of the committee

    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
    Volunteer opportunities

    Launching a new membership drive and seeking people to implement ideas.

     

  • Public Relations Committee
    Chair: Roxane Rocks, CVT
    2001 Bel-Rea graduate
    General duties of the committee

    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.

    Sub-committees

    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

  • NAVTA Representative
    Representative: Rebecca Rose, CVT
    www.rebeccarosecvt.com
    970-275-0221
    Please contact Rebecca concerning any national issues. Thank you.
  • Testing Committee
    Chair: Susan Brauer, CVT
    1990 Bel-Rea graduate
    303-750-2541
    General duties of the committee

    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. 

    Volunteer opportunities
    		 Information about certification is distributed at the VTNE events held on the 3rd Friday of both January and June of each year.