Jim Penrod Announces Retirement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026, Overland Park, Kansas – The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) announced that Chief Executive Officer James T. Penrod, CAE, FASLA, has shared his intention to retire on July 31, 2027, following more than a decade of transformative leadership. Since joining the AAVSB eleven…
The AAVSB Announces Recipient of 2026 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award Overland Park, KS (May 21, 2026) – The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) announces the 2026 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award recipient. Congratulations to Mikaela McComas, a second-year veterinary technology student at Massasoit Community College (MCC) in Brockton, Massachusetts. The Veterinary Technician National Examination® Celebrating…
Veterinary Professional Associate FAQ On November 5, 2024, voters passed Proposition 129, establishing a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role in Colorado. In preparation for and since the new law’s passage, the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine has been working diligently to establish parameters for this new role. While we know there is still sharp…
New Bill Allows 529 Plan to Pay For VTNE This summer, Congress passed the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which was rolled into the larger One Big Beautiful Bill. The provision calls for an increase in tax-exempt withdrawals from 529 Education Plans, including qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses. We’re excited to announce that these…
