Our 7th annual Spring Fling was another success!  Be sure to thank your ELANCO rep for sponsoring this event! With the support of Elanco Animal Health we were able to rent a fantastic room at the beautiful Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky. This year we had sessions on techniques to patient triage, evaluation, monitoring, low-stress handling, and enrichment techniques. Following the presentations, most participants explored the aquarium's numerous exhibits with family and friends. We typically average 40+ licensed veterinary technicians at the KVTA’s Spring Flings which indicates the need to host this continuing education opportunity. 

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CONGRATULATIONS to Tammy Wright, our 2016 Technician of the year.

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KVTA MEMBER APPOINTED TO THE KENTUCKY BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS

Our long awaited hope has now become reality as KVTA member, Amy Staton, LVT, EdD has been appointed as the 8th member of the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBOVE).  Over the years, the KVTA has petitioned the governor's office to appoint a veterinary technician to the board which governs both veterinarians and veterinary technicians within the state.  After a few set backs in the interpretation of the statues and requirements for membership on the board, we are pleased with Governor Matt Bevin's decision to appoint Dr. Staton to this new role. 

Dr. Staton will be representing the voice of Kentucky veterinary technicians.  She was our 2013 Kentucky Veterinary Technician of the Year award winner.  She is currently employed as an assistant professor at Morehead State University.  If you have any concerns which need to be presented to the KBOVE, please forward them to us and we will make sure to send them to Dr. Staton.