The MVTA is accepting applications for the following temporary project positions

A brief summary of each position is listed below with links to the full project descriptions which include payment information. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume via email to [email protected]  by 5 pm on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Project Title: Annual CVT Audit Processing

 Summary:  This project will focus on conducting audits of CVT renewal applications.  The number of audits will be determined by the MVTA board.  This project will run from July 1, 2018, to a date to be determined. The individual tasked with this project will be expected to process all audits during this timeframe on their own schedule, within the expectations set forth by the MVTA President and Executive Council.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process all audits of CVT renewal applications (number to be set by MVTA Executive Board).
• Communicate with members and potential members, as necessary, to collect necessary materials for audits as outlined by MVTA Audit Policy.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of the MVTA member database
• Maintain membership privacy at all times

Click here for the full project description

 Project Title: Annual CVT Renewal Processing

 Summary:  This project will focus on processing annual CVT renewal applications. The project will run from October 1^st through January 31^st.  The individual tasked with this project will be expected to process all renewals during this timeframe on their own schedule, within the expectations set forth by the MVTA President and Executive Council.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process all membership applications: CVT applications, CVT renewals, associate, and student membership applications within 2 weeks of submission.
• Communicate with members and potential members, as necessary, to clarify or complete applications
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of the MVTA member database
• Maintain membership privacy at all times

Click here for the full project description

Pay Information: Both are contracted positions. The individual will submit invoices as outlined in the full project description to the MVTA. A 1099 will be furnished for tax purposes. The individual is responsible for all taxes (including social security and self-employment). No other benefits provided.

Pending Legislation for Licensure of Veterinary Technicians:

A legislative hearing on our bill to establish licensure for Veterinary Technicians in Massachusetts (H.159) was held on October 3, 2017 at the State House.

The hearing is before the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.  Other bills will also be heard.

 Here is what you can do to help get this bill through the  Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Contact your state Representative and Senator.  If you can’t be there for the hearing, you can contact your legislator either by phone/letter/email or in person during office hours (most legislators have local office hours in the towns they represent).  You can find information on how to contact your legislator at https://malegislature.gov/ and searching by their name.  If you are not sure who your legislator is, you can use this link to find out: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator. Please use the links below to access a couple of documents with information and tips for contacting your legislators.

Bullet points for contacting your legislators

Lobbying tips

When you talk to your legislator, you should let them know that you are a constituent and you are asking for their support of House Bill 159 (An Act to Establish a Subsidiary Board for Veterinary Technology) and that the bill is going to be heard by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee. The attached document has a few key points you can make to maximize your time with them. If you are able to reach out to your legislator, please let Erin know.

Below are the members of that committee.  If any are your legislators, please let Erin know as soon as possible.  Their committee is our first hurdle in passing our bill.

Senators - Barbara A. L'Italien (Senate Chair), Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico, Ryan C. Fattman

Representatives - Tackey Chan (House Chair), Daniel J. Hunt, Ruth B. Balser, James Arciero, Smitty Pignatelli, Jay D. Livingstone, Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Jose F. Tosado, Juana Matias, Steven S. Howitt, Joseph D. McKenna

 Thanks to our partnership with Mary Ann Walsh at Governmental Strategies, we are hopeful that the bill will gain some traction and move further through the process this time around (hopefully to the finish line!). That said, we need your help to get it through!  

Read the full bill here