CACVT is the governing body for certified veterinary technicians in the state of Colorado. This is because technicians are certified (a voluntary action) and not governed by a state legal practice act. It is up to Colorado-licensed veterinarians to decide whom they wish to hire.

Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine (SBVM): Governs veterinarians, not technicians.

• Attending State Board meetings is encouraged by CACVT and CE can be earned by attending
• Meeting dates can be found on SBVM's website or on CACVT's monthly calendar
  
• Visit the state board site
• Click here for the latest information about the upcoming meeting and an agenda (note: the agenda will only be available just prior to the meeting - check a day or two before the meeting date)
• Click here for the general schedule of meetings. Note, while the room number is listed on this calendar, do check back prior to the meeting to verify it as occasionally it does change.
• Parking - while there is some street parking, the easiest place is a lot at the corner of 16th street and Sherman. The cost is $9 or $10 and they accept personal checks. Click here for a map and directions from this parking to the building.
• Building - the meetings are held at 1560 Broadway, Denver which is on the south west corner of Lincoln and 16th Street. (the posting on CACVT's monthly calendar also has a map of the location)
  
• Once you enter the building, you must pay attention to which set of elevators you get on - one set goes to the lower floors, the other set goes to the higher numbered floors. The start time and room number can be found at www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians/boardmeetings.htm or on the agenda. It can change every meeting.
• Carpooling - if you prefer not to drive downtown, the CACVT staff is willing to meet you at the CACVT office and will drive. Please contact us in the CACVT office at least 2 days prior to the meeting to make arrangements. We typically leave the CACVT office at 8 am and arrive back between 12:15 and 12:45 pm. 

The Colorado State Practice Act

(PDF of the statute)

New: Handout regarding Veterinarians and Prescription Drugs - know the laws!

Code for Veterinary Technicians

 

Know the laws that affect your profession:

Manditory reporting of animal abuse - effective July 2007
For the exact wording, see section 12-64-121 in the Colorado State Practice Act.

Mandatory Animal Cruelty Statute: An Issue Briefing
The Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, the Animal Assistance Foundation, and the Denver District Attorney's Office have prepared an issue brief for veterinarians regarding Colorado's statute for mandatory reporting of animal cruelty and animal fighting. The issue briefing was mailed to all Colorado veterinarians in January 2008; it is also available via a link on CVMA's Animal Cruelty issues page, where you'll find a number of other resources regarding animal cruelty and animal fighting.

Laws Affecting the Veterinary Profession

Past or current laws/bills can be viewed on the Colorado General Assembly Home Page.

To find out who your representative is: www.votesmart.org and plug in zip code

2010 Issues / Bills

 

HB-1124 - Animal Protection Enforcement
The name is deceiving as it restricts the bonding capacity and decreases the ability of the agencies to do their jobs.
OPPOSE. 

March 1, this bill has died in committee - the parts of the bill that were beneficial will be addressed at another time.

HB-1214 - Renewal of Pet Overpopulation Fund and new pet license plate.
SUPPORT

For more information about the proposed license plate:  http://www.adoptapetfoundation.org

Currently, hearings are scheduled for Feb. 23rd @ The Capitol around 11:00am. Check the government web site for updates as hearings can change quickly.

SB-114 Taxpayer Transparency Act
OPPOSE

SB-139 - Unwanted Horse Fund Tax Checkoff
SUPPORT