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…
Building Trust Through Science: AAVSB’s Perspective on Animal Vaccination Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy with a One Health Mindset The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) affirms the importance of One Health, that the health of people, animals, and the environment are connected. Vaccination remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent disease…
Licensure Data by Jurisdiction Purpose of Displaying These Numbers In alignment with Resolution 2025-2, adopted by the AAVSB at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Conference, the AAVSB shall annually publish current numbers of veterinarians, CVTs/LVTs/RVTs, and VPAs licensed in each Member Board jurisdiction on a consolidated webpage for public access to help build public confidence…
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…
2025 Annual Meeting and Conference The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) brought together veterinary regulators, professionals, and stakeholders from across the world for its 2025 Annual Meeting and Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. The multi-day event featured committee meetings, elections for open AAVSB leadership positions, and voting on bylaws, resolutions, and model documents. Attendees…
JAVMA Article – Informed Consent by Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Beth Venit In the September 2025 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA), Dr. Beth Venit shares her thoughts on Informed Consent. “Obtaining and documenting informed consent for recommendations that are at or above the minimum standard of care is critical to…
The AAVSB Announces Launch of New Website Overland Park, KS (June 4, 2025) – The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering a more user-friendly experience, enhanced accessibility, and new features to better serve its community. The updated website introduces several improvements, including: …
The AAVSB Announces Recipient of 2025 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award Overland Park, KS (May 15, 2025) – The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) announces the 2025 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award recipient. Congratulations to Taja Miller, a third-year student entering her final semester of the Vermillion Veterinary Technician program. The Veterinary Technician National Examination® Celebrating…
