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Veterinary‑tech groups press for licensure to standardize training, reduce risks to patients
Summary
Multiple witnesses from the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association and allied groups testified for H.407/S.277, arguing that state licensure would ensure minimum education and hands‑on skills for veterinary technicians and reduce preventable medical errors for animals.
Representatives of the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association (MVTA) and certified veterinary technologists testified in support of House Bill 407 and Senate Bill 277 to establish licensure and a scope of practice for veterinary technicians in Massachusetts.
Amanda Cloutier, a credentialed veterinary technologist and MVTA president, described personal experience working as an uncredentialed on‑the‑job…
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