Values in Action

How AACVT Delivers Real-World Impact

AACVT provides the tools, education, and leadership structure technicians need to advocate effectively, professionally, and sustainably.

AACVT translates advocacy into action by equipping credentialed veterinary technicians with practical tools, education, and leadership infrastructure. Our work is designed for use in clinics, classrooms, boardrooms, and statehouses.

We do this through:

Education That Builds Professional Power

• Curated educational resources for credentialed veterinary technicians and students, focused on scope, credentialing, regulation, leadership, and career advancement

• Leadership education for emerging and established technician leaders, educators, and advocates

• Learning pathways that support technicians at every career stage — from student to state-level leadership

Advocacy Toolkits Designed for Use

• Legislative toolkits

  • including plain-language explanations of state veterinary practice acts, regulatory pathways, and scope of practice frameworks

• Legislator and regulator outreach templates

  • including scripts, emails, and talking points grounded in professional standards

• Flow charts and guides

  • that help technicians understand how laws are made, changed, and enforced — and where their voices matter most

Confidential Guidance & Whistleblower Support

We recognize that speaking up about title misuse can feel intimidating—especially when power dynamics are involved.

AACVT offers:

• Confidential, optional intake pathways

• Education on whistleblower considerations and retaliation awareness

• Guidance on anonymous and appropriate reporting options where available

• Clear boundaries that protect individuals from unnecessary exposure

  **AACVT does not investigate, enforce, or report on behalf of individuals—we empower professionals to make informed choices on their own terms.

Professional Standards & Title Protection Resources

• Templates and guidance for addressing misuse of professional titles with employers, institutions, and individuals

• Educational materials that explain credentialing distinctions clearly, accurately, and professionally

• Resources designed to support correction and education — not conflict — while protecting the integrity of the profession

Support for Students and Educators

• Educational resources that help students understand credentialing pathways, professional expectations, and long-term career opportunities

• Tools for educators and program leaders to align curriculum, messaging, and professional standards

• Support for strengthening the technician pipeline through clarity, consistency, and professional identity

State & Local Leadership Infrastructure

• Structured meetings and resources for state-level technician leaders and advocates

• Tools to support coordination, consistency, and shared strategy across states

• A national framework that empowers state leadership while respecting local regulatory realities

Collaboration Grounded in Integrity

• Engagement with educators, employers, allied organizations, and policymakers where goals align

• Clear boundaries that ensure credentialed veterinary technicians remain centered in decision-making

• Partnerships that advance the profession without compromising standards or accountability

Advocacy you can use. Education you can apply. Leadership you can build.