Recognizing veterinary technicians and their 'paths to success'

This year’s National Veterinary Technician Week started Sunday, October 12, 2025, and runs through Saturday, October 18, 2025. The 2025 theme selected by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)—“Paths to Success: Shining a Light on Credentialed Veterinary Technician Stars—recognizes the unique journeys these celebrated professionals took to earn skilled certifications as well as the mentors, educators and veterinary medicine colleagues who assisted them.¹

Beckie Mosser, RVT, president of NAVTA, said the theme provides an opportunity to celebrate the diverse paths available in the profession and those who helped create them. Credential veterinary technicians serve in general practice, emergency and specialty care, classrooms, laboratories, research, industry and public health.¹

The NAVTA noted that the dedication of these professionals strengthens veterinary medicine and guides animals, clients and colleagues. “Every [credentialed veterinary technician] is a shining star, each unique in all their qualities, and individually contributing to this constellation of essential veterinary team members,” Mosser said in a news release.¹

Other industry organizations are Joining the NAVTA in recognizing veterinary technicians including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). In a public statement, the organization said, “veterinary technicians are the backbone of modern animal health care, working tirelessly across exam rooms, laboratories, operating rooms, and beyond to ensure the health and welfare of the animals we love.” AVMA also noted technicians bring expertise to veterinary medicine, which allows veterinarians to focus more on diagnosing and treating patients; ensure practices operate efficiently, and provide comfort to anxious patients.²

"Veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary technician specialists are veterinary healthcare teammates, and they greatly enhance the success of any practice," Michael Q. Bailey, DVM, DACVR, president of AVMA, said in a news release.² "That is why recent updates to the AVMA's Model Veterinary Practice Act included language intended to elevate veterinary technicians' roles and streamline licensing. We encourage veterinarians to maximize the integration of veterinary technicians' skills, offer them continuing education opportunities, and more fully recognize their professional value as the teammates they are."

In the spirit of the week, NAVTA has launched a storytelling campaign highlighting the career paths of veterinary technicians. These inspiring and insightful stories are shared on the organization’s website and social media channels. Veterinary technicians are invited to share their own journeys and encouraged to use the social media hashtag #VetTechStars to reach the community. The NAVTA is also hosting contests, giveaways and interactive campaigns throughout the week to further engage with its members and generate recognition for these professionals.¹

In the next coming years, NVTW is scheduled for October 18-24, 2026; and October 17-23, 2027. Additionally, the International Veterinary Nurses and Technicians Association is annually recognized the second Friday in October as International Veterinary Nurse and Technician Day.

In recognition of Veterinary Technician Week, which dvm360 is celebrating the entire month of October, we are bringing veterinary technician stories to life at dvm360.com. Follow our dedicated Technicians page for the latest content highlighting these veterinary professionals

References

1. Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week 2025. News release. National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. September 4, 2025. Accessed October 13, 2025. https://navta.net/national-veterinary-technician-week/
2. AVMA celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 12-18). News release. October 9, 2025. Accessed October 10, 2025. https://www.avma.org/news/press-releases/avma-celebrates-national-veterinary-technician-week-oct-12-18