Governor Proclaims North Carolina Veterinary Technician Week 2022

WHEREAS, registered veterinary technicians are essential members of the veterinary health care team, working throughout the state to provide high-quality animal health care and ensure the humane treatment of all animals; and

WHEREAS, there are over 200 accredited educational degree programs throughout the United States which require intensive study of the skills and knowledge necessary to work competently as a registered veterinary technician, including: anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology, and clinical pathology training; and

WHEREAS, registered veterinary technicians serve as stewards of public health via their scope of expertise across laboratory, government, pharmacovigilance, and academic settings as well as in companion animal, large animal, food animal, poultry, equine, and zoological medical facilities; and

WHEREAS, it is extremely important that each registered veterinary technician maintains registration through the successful completion of a national and state examination, practices lifelong learning through continuing education, and upholds high ethical standards; and

WHEREAS, registered veterinary technicians join their colleagues across the state to urge all to become aware of the important contributions of registered veterinary technicians to the health and well-being of all animals;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim October 16 – 22, 2022, as “NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.