Who We Are
The OVTAA was formed in June of 2005. Our mission is to promote the profession of veterinary medical support staff and foster recognition and understanding of the roles of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants in the State of Oregon. The OVTAA is a non-profit organization led by volunteers eager to give back to the community.
What We Do
It is because of your support and involvement that we are able to represent, foster recognition, promote and protect the Veterinary Technology profession as we face new challenges. Collectively we have a strong voice!

The OVTAA provides its members with high quality continuing education (CE), networking opportunities, access to the PVMA Affinity program and much more! We would like to welcome you to be a part of a group of dedicated individuals that represent our profession to the greater community.
Our Core Values
Outreach
Community involvement
Voice
Be a voice for positive change in our profession
Teaching
Continuing education opportunities
Advancement
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Awareness
Teach the public who we are and what we do
Care
Foster high standards of care for veterinary nursing
Benefits
CE OPPORTUNITIES
While a majority of attendees at existing PVMA meetings and lectures are indeed veterinarians, we absolutely welcome veterinary technicians and other team members to attend!
We have continued go grow dedicated OVTAA CE offerings focused on the needs of team members.There is no cost to attend most OVMA/PVMA facilitated CE lectures and meetings, unless otherwise specified- 40+ CE credits available annually.
ACCESS TO THE PVMA AFFINITY PROGRAM
A participant/membership card will be provided for use for many of our partner benefit.
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
The OVTAA is proud to offer CE in addition to providing access to all members, to the PVMA CE offerings. In an effort to accommodate different schedules, we offer several different formats detailed below. We are constantly working to diversify our offerings and improve our program.
We also offer monthly Wellness Days to PVMA and OVTAA members.
Please visit our website calendar to see all of our CE offerings and events, as well as those of other local and national organizations.
PVMA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
A digital issue of the newsletter will be emailed each month including community news, educational contents, OVTAA announcements and updates, and pertinent articles from community members.
TRACKING OF OVTAA CE CREDITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
OVTAA/PVMA will compile continuing education credits earned throughout the year and offer a cumulative certificate at the end of the year. CE records are always accessible in member accounts.
INCLUSION ON THE OVTAA and PVMA EMAIL LISTS
PVMA will compile continuing education credits earned throughout the year and offer a cumulative certificate at the end of the year.
Be part of our Community
We believe success starts with your connection to community.
OVTAA MEMBERSHIP
Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association (OVTAA)
All non-veterinarian team members are welcome!
(Technicians, assistants, managers, reception, kennel, etc.)
Those working in Industry/Pharma/Sales, please see our
$45
July 1st-June 30th
OVTAA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
OVTAA is offering free membership to current veterinary technician students residing in Oregon and Washington.
Annual membership in the Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association (OVTAA)
Students must be able to provide proof of enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program (PCC, COCC, Penn Foster, SanJuan, etc) as well as their Oregon or Washington address.
FREE
*The OVTAA membership year is July 1st-June 30th
