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KVTA Membership Fiscal Year runs from January 1 - December 31.
Members benefit from networking with fellow Kentucky technicians, learning about state legislation that impacts their status, an electronic newsletter and discounts at our state and regional meetings.
KVTA offers a CE meeting each spring designed for technicians.


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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN CODE OF ETHICS





Veterinary technicians shall aid society and animals by providing excellent care and


Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the suffering of animals with competence and compassion.


Veterinary technicians shall remain competent through commitment to life-long learning. Veterinary technicians shall promote public health by assisting with the control of zoonotic diseases and educating the public about these diseases.




VETERINARY TECHNICIAN CODE OF ETHICS





Veterinary technicians shall collaborate with other members of the veterinary medical profession in efforts to ensure quality health care services for all animals.


Veterinary technicians shall protect confidential information provided by clients, unless required by law or to protect public health. Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability for individual professional actions and judgments.



VETERINARY TECHNICIAN CODE OF ETHICS





Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the profession against individuals deficient in professional competence or ethics.


Veterinary technicians shall assist with efforts to ensure conditions of employment consistent with the excellent care for animals.


Veterinary technicians shall uphold the laws/regulations that apply to the technician’s responsibilities as a member of the animal health care team.


Veterinary technicians shall represent their credentials or identify themselves with specialty organizations only if the designation has been awarded or earned.



VETERINARY TECHNICIAN CODE OF ETHICS





Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the profession against individuals deficient in professional competence or ethics.


Veterinary technicians shall assist with efforts to ensure conditions of employment consistent with the excellent care for animals.


Veterinary technicians shall uphold the laws/regulations that apply to the technician’s responsibilities as a member of the animal health care team.


Veterinary technicians shall represent their credentials or identify themselves with specialty organizations only if the designation has been awarded or earned.





Ideals





IN ADDITION TO ADHERING TO THE STANDARDS LISTED IN THE CODE OF ETHICS, VETERINARY TECHNICIANS MUST ALSO STRIVE TO ATTAIN A NUMBER OF IDEALS.

VETERINARY TECHNICIANS SHALL STRIVE TO PARTICIPATE IN DEFINING, UPHOLDING, AND IMPROVING STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, LEGISLATION, AND EDUCATION.

THEY SHALL STRIVE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROFESSION'S BODY OF KNOWLEDGE.

THEY SHALL STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND, SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND.



VETERINARY TECHNICIAN CODE OF ETHICS





I SOLEMNLY DEDICATE MYSELF TO AIDING ANIMALS AND SOCIETY BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE AND SERVICES FOR ANIMALS, BY ALLEVIATING ANIMAL SUFFERING, AND BY PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH.

I ACCEPT MY OBLIGATIONS TO PRACTICE MY PROFESSION CONSCIENTIOUSLY AND WITH SENSITIVITY, ADHERING TO THE PROFESSION'S CODE OF ETHICS, AND FURTHERING MY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING.



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