August 7, 2018 – Schaumburg, IL: The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) announces the sixteenth veterinary technician specialty academy to the veterinary technology profession. The AVTDI is comprised of veterinary technicians dedicated to performing a higher level of veterinary Diagnostic Imaging modalities such as:
- Digital radiographs
- Fluoroscopic special procedures
- CT scan
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear medicine imaging
“The Organizing Committee of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging (AVTDI) worked diligently to meet the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS) standards required for NAVTA specialty recognition.” stated Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) Interim Chair of the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS). “NAVTA is thrilled that veterinary technicians with a strong passion for diagnostic imaging now have a veterinary technician specialty to pursue.”