IN THENEWS

By Deb Nickelson, D.V.M., M.B.A AAIV Delegate to the AVMA HOD

We are getting ready for the annual winter meeting this January in Chicago (which can be very pleasant some years). Last year there was a blizzard. While we do not have the list of resolutions to be discussed, there will be a couple Veterinary Information Forum (VIF) Topics.

Environmental Scanning: HOD Membership Criteria

This is the ongoing discussion regarding criteria for obtaining and retaining membership in the HOD as a constituent allied veterinary organization, such as AAIV. This discussion will help guide the working group that will be appointed to address this important issue.

Informational Session: Veterinary Technician Training and Education

This will explore the current trends and challenges in veterinary technician training and education, including accreditation best practices, career advancement and the importance of collaborative models within the veterinary teams. This applies to technicians working in clinical practice and in industry.  We will give you a more detailed report in the next e-newsletter. As always, send us your questions and comments to

Please send any comments or questions to AAIV at industryvet@aaivet.org. As always, thank you for your support and we are here for you.