AAEVT News & Updates

The Horse Newsletter 9 7 2010

Sep 7th, 10.

FEI Proposes Prohibited Substances List Modification; Piroplasmosis: Searching for Answers in Europe; Florida Woman Charged for Failing to Report EIA-Positive Horses; EEE: New York Confirms First Case in 2010; Ask the Vet: Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Frugal Management; What Do Healthy Horses and Healthy Fish Have in Common?; Veterinary Students Dive Into Equine Practice with Seminar
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UPCOMING EQUINE CE

IVECCS San Antonio, TX

Sept 11-14

Discount for AAEVT members!

NEAEP September 23-25 Mystic, CT

Online Registration

ICCVM Oct 31 - Nov 2 Napa, CA

www.iccvm.com

Purina Equine Veterinary Technician Conference

October 8-10 St. Louis, MO 16 hours of RACE CE

Complimentary for 100 AAEVT members

* conference is full !

2010 Educational Partner CE Symposium Locations:

TEVA July 29-31 Marble Falls, TX

NEAEP September 23-25 Mystic, CT

AAEP - Baltimore, MD, December 5 - 8

http://aaevt.org/images/files/AAEVT2010Program.doc

http://aaevt.org/images/files/AAEVT_Kit_page_08.18.pdf

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AAEVT Event Calendar

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AAEVT PROFESSIONAL SURVEY

The AAEVT is compiling data on the professional status of the equine technician and assistant. We would appreciate if you would take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your answers can be anonymous. The AAEVT will post the results of our surveys done this year and from information compiled from your membership forms this fall on the website. If you have already completed this questionnaire, please complete again so we may tally all results in our data base. Please choose the letter(s) that best completes your answer.

What is your compensation per hour:

	$8.00 - $10.00 / hr
	$11.00 - $13.00/ hr
	$14.00-$16.00/ hr
	$17.00-19.00 /hr
	$20.00-$25.00 /hr
	$25.00 and above

What benefits does your employer provide for you:

	Medical Insurance (at least 75%)
	Paid CE
	Paid Professional Association memberships
	Uniforms
	Vacation paid
	Sick/ Personal Days
	401K or other retirement option
	None of the above

How long have you been an equine veterinary technician / assistant:

	1 year or less
	5 years or less
	5 years – 10 years
	10-20 years
	Over 20 years

Please Select your designation:

Do you have an area of specialization / interest? If so – please select:

How many hours of CE / days do you obtain each year:

	5 or less
	5-10
	10-15
	15-20
	Over 20

What one suggestion would you make that you think would improve your practice:

	New or Improved Equipment/Facilities
	More or Better Qualified Staff
	Better Communication
	More Responsibility given to Technicians/assistants
	Improved Organization
	Client communication/Education
	More Appreciation shown to Staff

What would you like to see the AAEVT accomplish to improve the career of an equine veterinary technician / assistant:

	More CE offered- Regional meetings
	Wet labs
	Various levels- advanced - basic
	On line CE offered
	Work with AVMA to increase Equine in Accredited Programs
	Or Improve and expand Equine On- Line Certification Program
	Create own Equine Specialty Group
	Build International Relationships
	Improve networking and communication between equine techs and assistants
	Create Equine Technician Journal
	Increase Employer and Client Education as to value
	All of the above

What is the most rewarding part of your job:

	Working with and helping patients
	Learning new skills and new technology
	Knowing I made a difference in a patient’s care
	Knowing I made a difference in a client’s experience
	Working with the other veterinary staff members
	Being appreciated for what I do
	I have made this a rewarding career

What is the most frustrating part of your job:

	Not being appreciated for what I do
	Lazy, disinterested staff
	Long hours, little pay, no benefits, just a job
	Not being allowed to utilize my skills or training
	Distinction between Certified and assistants
	Veterinarian not being professional in work or ethics
	Identifying problem areas, offering solutions and no action taken

What reward/ acknowledgement of your value from your employer would mean the most to you:

	A simple Thank you
	Increase in pay
	Increase in job responsibility
	Pay for more training or a CE course
	Paid day off
	Team get- together
	Acknowledgment of my value to clients and to other staff

What is the most important contribution / value you bring to your practice:

	My compassion and caring
	My dedication to patients and clients
	My skill and knowledge
	I am a licensed, certified or registered technician
	My attitude
	My dedication and loyalty to the practice
	I value my position, my career, my job
	I am always learning and searching for ways to improve
	I bring the team together
	I do what no one else can or will do
	I try to make a difference every day

What one thing do you do that makes you indispensable to your practitioner

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