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Ohio Association of
Veterinary Technicians
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Dedicated to promoting Veterinary Technicians and quality
animal healthcare through:
Education, Legislation and High Ethical Standards
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OAVT History
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The Constitution of the O.A.V.T.
"Click here to download The Constitution of the O.A.V.T.
document."
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Who is the O.A.V.T.?
The Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians
consists of the Executive Committee and the membership.
The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Immediate Past President and two representatives from each of the
nine districts in Ohio. The Executive Committee meets 6 times a year to share
the ideas of the membership as a whole and then formulate policy. To be
eligible for office in the Association, a nominee must �be an active member of
the Association and shall have served as a Member on the Board of Trustees of
said Association.�
The President is responsible for delegating chairpersons for each of several
committees. These include:
Membership committee, �responsible for determining eligibility and approving
applications of candidates for membership in the various classification as
established by the Constitution of the O.A.V.T.�
Nominations Committee, �responsible for soliciting and receiving nominations
for all offices to be filled as specified in Article V, Section 1 of the
Constitution�
Program Committee, responsible for the formulation and organization of
continuing education programs
Public Relations Committee, responsible for preparing and dissemination
information on Association affairs through various media including displays,
presentations, etc. Also any functions as are considered appropriate to serve
as liaison between the Association and the general public
Newsletter Committee which is charged with publishing a newsletter to all
members of the Association at least four times a year; Other Committees are
Constitution & By-Laws, and Student Awards.
The O.A.V.T. has threeLiaison positions to establish communication between the
Veterinary Technicians and each of the following organizations: The Ohio
Veterinary Medical Licensing Board, The Ohio Veterinary Medical Board and the
Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine. There are a great many opportunities
to serve your organization. Currently we are looking for energetic people to
serve on most of the committees and as District representatives.
The Association is only as strong as its membership and always welcomes new
ideas and faces. You are the O.A.V.T.
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What is the O.A.V.T.?
The Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians is the
largest organization in the state of Ohio that is concerned solely with the
welfare of Ohio's Registered Veterinary Technicians.
When you support the O.A.V.T. by becoming a member, you benefit by receiving
professional fellowship which stimulates growth both as a person and a
technician. You also receive the newsletter which the O.A.V.T. Publishes
quarterly to keep Technicians informed of state activities.
The O.A.V.T. Is responsible for promoting and encouraging the upgrading of the
professional status of the Registered Veterinary Technician.
The O.A.V.T. makes continuing education available and easily accessible to all
technicians.
The O.A.V.T. develops programs to make communities aware of the technician's
functions and role in the veterinary profession.
The O.A.V.T. is a professional organization consisting of more than 800
professional RVT's and growing.
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The veterinary commuinity has lost a very dear friend, Ms. Barbara Madison.
In 2004, Ms. Madison jointed our organization as Executive Secretary. She will
be greatly missed. 
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