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Registration Now Open!
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Make your hotel reservations today!
Doubletree by Hilton Syracuse is located at 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Overnight guest rooms are $109 plus tax/night for single or double occupancy. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. NYSAVT strongly recommends reserving your rooms as soon as possible to ensure your place at Spring Seminar. The NYSAVT room rate will be held until March 29, at which time reservations will be subject to availability and current rates. Reservation can be made directly through Doubletree by Hilton Syracuse. Call 315-432-0200 and indicate you are reserving for the NYSAVT Spring Seminar under the group rate.

NYSAVT has received word that due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, volunteer veterinary technicians are needed to help with husbandry and treatments during the next two weeks on Long Island. Please call the hotline number below and indicated that you are responding to request from Pet Safe Coalition. The shelter will be open for next four weeks and there will be places for volunteers to stay. Contact: Jo Ellen Cimmino, LVT Director of Animal Disaster Services 516-404-5513 or 516-272-0017 ask for Jo Ellen

Saturday, October 27
SUNY Delhi · 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Did you know?
You can receive 3 HOURS of CE credit for taking a short selfassessment quiz on the Office of the Professions
website! Visit www.forms2.nysed.gov/op/prof/vetmed/vetcetest.cfm for details and to take the quiz!

Dear NYSAVT Members,
I am looking forward to a successful 2012-2013 year for the members of NYSAVT. It is amazing what can be accomplished with the continued support for the organization. Preparations are underway to provide as many
opportunities for CE across the state, including a few fall seminars and our annual Spring Seminar.

Last year’s seminar was the highest attended to date, with over 350 attendees. Save the date for the 2013 Seminar, as we plan to make it our best event yet!

Taking on the role of NYSAVT President I am passionate about supporting the continuing growth of technicians
within the Veterinary Profession. If you haven’t joined the organization it’s not too late visit the website at www.nysavt.org and become a valued member receiving updates on what is happening in the profession.
Remember to view the website to see the approved CE providers for New York State. As the applications are
completed by the state the approved CE provider list continues to grow, so when in doubt check first. There
are over 4,000 Licensed Veterinary Technicians in New York State all seeking CE opportunities so don’t wait to
attend CE events.
Sincerely,
Sara Fabrizio, LVT, NYSAVT President

Welcome to our returning Executive Board Members!
Sara Fabrizio, LVT, President
Debbie Piotrowski, LVT, Secretary
Kim Miller, LVT, Treasurer
Kathy Bliss, LVT, Immediate Past President

Welcome to our new President-Elect, Donna Meier, LVT!
Donna has been in the Veterinary Medicine field for over 30 years. She has an AAS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, a BS degree in Veterinary Science and is certified in Human Ultrasonography, with an additional certification in Echocardiography.  She became certified in Ultrasonography to apply to the Veterinary field.  Donna is currently an Assistant Professor at SUNY Ulster’s Veterinary Technology Program and has been at Ulster since the inception of the program in 2004

A big thank you to Lori Tyler, LVT, our previous Immediate Past President. We appreciate all the hard wor you put into the organization and will miss you as part of the executive board. Lori will remain as a leader of NYSAVT as Southern Tier District Representative.

Dear Member,

It is hard to believe that yet another year has passed and it is time to renew your membership for the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT). In order for us to be successful as an organization, we must have your continued support. Without you, we would be unable to represent the profession on the state or local level.

This past year has been very busy, and thanks to your support, it has been successful and productive. NYSAVT has been able to provide important services, including:

•     Promotion of the profession within the community through participation in the New York State Fair
•     Prevention of legislation endangering the LVT scope of practice
•     Providing of quality low-cost continuing education through our Spring Seminar and our newly expanded Fall Seminar Program
•     Dissemination of information about the new CE bill as we receive it

NYSAVT, collaborating with schools of veterinary technology from across the state, has made a commitment to be a leading provider of quality, low-cost CE for our membership. Members will receive CE at a heavy discount, and we promise to expand our programs to meet the educational demands of a growing field.

In the halls of government, your state association is your loudest and clearest voice. We will continue to advocate on behalf of the profession, but can only continue to be effective with a large and active membership. Please renew your membership, and make an investment in the future of your profession. Visit www.nysavt.org/apply to renew today, or download the membership form here.

Thank you for your support – without you, NYSAVT could not exist

Sincerely,

Sara Fabrizio, LVT
NYSAVT President

NYSAVT held a successful seminar April 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza Syracuse, in Syracuse, NY. Sixteen exhibitors, 17 separate continuing education courses and over 325 attendees made this the largest seminar in NYSAVT's history.

The 2013 seminar will be held April 19-21, location to be determined.

Two deserving students received Student Scholarship Awards at NYSAVT's Annual Spring Seminar in Syracuse, NY. To be entered into the pool students were required to submit their school transcripts along with an essay about why they made the commitment to veterinary technology and what they hope to achieve as an LVT upon graduation. The winners were chosen based on merit and their essay submission. The winners received complimentary registration, meals and one free room night at the 2012 Spring Seminar.

The 2012 scholarship winners were Felicia Esterly and Catherine Jones, both from SUNY Delhi. 

Cheryl Peletz, LVT and Tina Lynch, LVT both received the Outstanding Vet Tech of the Year Award for 2012 at NYSAVT's Annual Spring Seminar in Syracuse, NY. The board had a difficult time choosing between the two LVTs and therefore presented two awards for 2012. The awards were presented in recognition of exemplary service and dedication to the field of Veterinary Technology and the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians.