The beginning of the Arizona Veterinary Technician Association was a very happy accident. The right people crossed paths at the right time. Stefanie Perry, Jennifer Serling, and Katie Foust began meeting virtually (in the middle of the pandemic) and began the long process of starting a not-for-profit organization and finding like-minded people willing to donate their time. 

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Our vision for the VTA was to create a community among us, as veterinary technicians, that would lead to inciting positive change in our profession.  Vet Techs, although hard working and dedicated to our patients, are struggling to make a living and thrive in veterinary medicine.  There is more momentum than ever to make progress and organizations are mobilizing across the country to unify and enrich our profession. Students leaving veterinary technician school need mentorship and support to grow as a professional and protect themselves from the rigors of the job market. Any profession has it's pitfalls but vet med is even more vulnerable to mental health issues and suicide. The most important component to prevention is planning and resources. The AzVTA hopes to eventually provide that with the support of our members. Consider joining us because we are so much stronger together.