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Mandatory CE for Veterinarians – Frequently Asked Questions
Mandatory CE for Veterinarians – California Law
Mandatory CE Information for Registered Veterinary Technicians
Mandatory CE for Registered Veterinary Technicians – CE Requirements
Mandatory CE for Registered Veterinary Technicians – CE Reference Chart
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Continuing Education Provider Protocol Letter
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2017 Economic Issues Survey Report – RVT
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Canine Socialization – More Than Meets the Eye (2018)
Complications fo IV Infusions and Medications (2017)
CVMA RVT Committee Meeting Update (2016)
Dentistry – Keys to Success (2017)
Distance Learning (2007)
Hard to Heal Wounds (2017)
National Veterinary Technician / Technicians Inivited to Fall Seminar (2018)
New Veterinary Technician Specialties Recognized By NAVTA (2009)
New Updates, Tips, and National Technician Week (2017)
Pacific Veterinary Conference Enjoyed by Technicians (2018)
Physical Rehabiliation for Puffy Cats (2018)
RVTs and Their Role in the CVMA (2017)
RVT Update (2018)
The Role of the Veterinary Surgical Scrub Technician (2018)
Tips and Tricks from the ER (2017)
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AB 2215 (Kalra) Veterinarians: Cannabis: Animals
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Evaluate Your Veterinary Practice Disaster Plan
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CVMA Definition of Consultation
The California Veterinary Medical Association’s Eight Principles of Animal Care, Use, and Welfare
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CVMA Policy on Elephants in Captivity
CVMA Policy on Elephant Guides (bull hooks, ankus) and Tethers
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CVMA Policy on Trapping
CVMA Policy on Wolf Hybrids
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