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On Apr 28, 2008, at 8:34 AM, Sarah Okumura wrote:
I thought you all would be interested to read this posting from the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators ListServe.Sarah Okumura----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Brandy <animlgrl@COX.NET>
To: AVTE@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:42:47 PM
Subject: Re: Grandfather Clause test-takers & 2010 VTNE
Carole-
I completely understand everything that you said, and as of today, there is no end in sight for our grandfather clause (other than 2010, now).
A few years ago, the board decided (with no input from technicians, our state technician or veterinary association) that our state exam, which was 100 questions and finishable in 15 minutes due to its ease, was duplicating too many of the VTNE questions. They decided to change it, and make a whole new test....great!...that focused more on Arizona veterinary issues, medicine, and statutes. However, they decided to make the exam only 50 questions because they couldn't see how they would be able to come up with 200 questions to rotate through for a 100 question test. I was floored (I was at this particular board meeting). I MYSELF could have written 50 of them. Knowing this, I'd be surprised if our board (though not completely flabbergasted) decided to write their own credentialing exam. We are lucky in that the state VMA has some younger board members coming through the ranks, and a few work with the examining board as well- hopefully they will be able to share the great benefits of having educated credentialed technicians, not just OTJ ones.
Now, in the interest of full disclosure, I took advantage of the grandfather clause here 5 years ago, and became licensed (on my first try, no less). In order to protect my future in this CAREER (not a job to me), I decided to get the education, and am enrolled in Purdue's VTDLP and love it. I also want to prove to the doubters out there that it is do-able, and affordable. I am lucky in that my boss doesn't think I'm looney (why get the education, you already have a job here and a license) and is helping to pay for it. It may take me 10 years, but I'm insuring my future. Some day I would love to teach, and I know I can't do that without the education. So while I am doing it backwards, I see the reason behind why all the gradfather clauses need to go bye-bye, and am one of the number one supporters.
Brandy, CVT
Phoenix, AZ
Immediate Past President, VHCTAZ
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