Support the Veterinary Nurse Initiative!
S.B. 131
Veterinary Nurse Initiative
Sponsor – Senator Steve Huffman
Status – Introduced
- S.B. 131 simply changes the title of “registered veterinary technician” to “registered veterinary nurse”.
- Ohio is the first state to join a national initiative being spearheaded the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA) to establish the title of registered veterinary nurse and standardize the credential requirements.
- The title of a veterinary technician is often misunderstood by the general public. By replacing "technician" with "nurse," clients and the general public will be able to use their own healthcare experiences to understand veterinary technicians' important role in animal care. This simple yet meaningful change also more accurately reflects the training, knowledge, and qualifications of veterinary technicians.
- Because Ohio already has robust technician credential requirements, S.B. 131 only replaces “registered veterinary technician” with “registered veterinary nurse” wherever the term appears in the Ohio Revised Code. The scope of practice and qualifications remain unchanged.
- The Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians also supports the bill.
- Veterinarians, dentists, chiropractors, and Ph.D.s are just a few examples of the individuals entitled to be called a doctor. No single profession claims ownership of the title.
- OVMA encourages members of the House and Senate to support S.B. 131.
Support the Veterinary Nurse Initiative!
S.B. 131
Veterinary Nurse Initiative
Sponsor – Senator Steve Huffman
Status – Introduced
- S.B. 131 simply changes the title of “registered veterinary technician” to “registered veterinary nurse”.
- Ohio is the first state to join a national initiative being spearheaded the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA) to establish the title of registered veterinary nurse and standardize the credential requirements.
- The title of a veterinary technician is often misunderstood by the general public. By replacing "technician" with "nurse," clients and the general public will be able to use their own healthcare experiences to understand veterinary technicians' important role in animal care. This simple yet meaningful change also more accurately reflects the training, knowledge, and qualifications of veterinary technicians.
- Because Ohio already has robust technician credential requirements, S.B. 131 only replaces “registered veterinary technician” with “registered veterinary nurse” wherever the term appears in the Ohio Revised Code. The scope of practice and qualifications remain unchanged.
- The Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians also supports the bill.
- Veterinarians, dentists, chiropractors, and Ph.D.s are just a few examples of the individuals entitled to be called a doctor. No single profession claims ownership of the title.
- OVMA encourages members of the House and Senate to support S.B. 131.