While on the outside it may not appear that the SCAVT has done very much in 2022, we’ve been busy laying some much needed groundwork and updating things to continue to move our profession forward in SC. Here are some notable things we’ve accomplished this year as an all volunteer run organization:
● Received 501(c)(3) non-profit status as an organization
● Participated on the SC regulation committee to review the current veterinary regulations and provided input on changes in several meetings throughout the year
● Offered a vet tech track in the SCAV Fall Conference including our very first free wet lab
● Purchased, packaged, and shipped National Vet Tech Week gifts to all SCAVT members
● Requested and received the SC governor’s proclamation declaring Oct. 16-22 National Vet Tech Week in SC
● Provided SC vet tech student awards
● Provided NAVTA representation
● Upgraded to offer SCAVT membership registration and payment options online
● Added more LVT district reps to the SCAVT board to cover all of our state districts and increase representation
● Participated in SC vet med board meetings
● Worked on updating the SCAVT by-laws and constitution
● Wrote and sent newsletters to SCAVT members
● Increased public awareness of the vital role licensed technicians play in the veterinary healthcare team in SC via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn posts
● Responded to social media and email inquiries regarding licensure, professional concerns, etc.
● Obtained our own CE broker account to have lectures approved more easily
● Added a Career Center to our website to aid LVTs in SC in their career search and employers in finding LVT team members
● Updated our website to add more information and streamline membership registration and renewal
● Created a Hospital Membership option for veterinary businesses with 5 or more LVTs on their team
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