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ACADEMY OF VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ANESTHETISTS - CONSTITUTION 2009
2/13/99 -Approved
2/10/01- Amended
10/10/09- Amended
Article I Name
This organization shall be known as the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists; hereinafter referred to as the “Academy”.
Article II lncorporation
Section 1
The Academy shall be incorporated under the laws of the State of
Indiana as a not-for-profit educational organization operated
exclusively for one of the purposes specified in Sec. 501 (c)(6) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
Section 2
The term for which the Academy is organized shall be perpetual.
However, if dissolution of the Corporation should occur, its property
shall be distributed evenly among the American College of Veterinary
Anesthesiologists (ACVA), the Veterinary Technician Anesthetist Society
(VTAS), the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) and
the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
Article III Statement of Purpose
Section 1 - Mission Statement
The Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA) exists to
promote interest in the discipline of veterinary anesthesia. The Academy
will provide a process by which veterinary technicians may become
certified as Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia; VTS
(Anesthesia). The Academy will provide the opportunity for members to
enhance their knowledge and skills in veterinary anesthesia. The
Veterinary Technician who becomes certified as a VTS (Anesthesia)
demonstrates superior knowledge in the care and management of anesthesia
cases. Certification as a VTS (Anesthesia) promotes patient safety,
consumer protection, professionalism and excellence in anesthesia care.
The Veterinary Anesthesia arena is constantly evolving, thus, the
attainment of competence is a continual activity.
Section 2 - Objectives
A. Establish education and experience prerequisites leading to certification in the specialty of Veterinary Anesthesia.
B. Examine and certify veterinary technicians as specialists in Veterinary Anesthesia.
Article IV Membership
Section 1
A. VTS (Anesthesia): A veterinary technician of high ethical and moral
character who has fulfilled the AVTA requirements for specialty
certification.
B. Honorary Member:
Honorary Member status may be conferred upon an individual who has made a
substantial contribution to the development and progress of anesthesia.
The individual will receive a certificate and the title of Honorary VTS
(anesthesia). This title does not allow the individual to practice as a
VTS (anesthesia).
Nominations for Honorary Member status must be made in writing by at
least two VTS (Anesthesia) members to the Board of Regents. Honorary
membership shall require approval by at least 2/3 vote of the quorum
present at the annual business meeting.
Honorary Members shall have all rights and privileges of members
except the right to vote, hold office or attend regular business
meetings of the Academy.
Article V Organization / Administration
Section 1
A. The Board of Regents shall be the executive body of the Academy and
shall consider first all business and policies pertaining to the affairs
of the Academy.
B. The Board of Regents will consist of the Executive Secretary and the
following elected officers: Past President, President, President-Elect,
Treasurer and three members-at-large from the Academy.
Article VI Officers
Section 1
A. The elected officers of the Academy shall be the President, President-Elect, Treasurer and three (3) Members-at-large.
B. The President-Elect shall automatically become President at the termination of his/her predecessor's term of office.
C. The President shall automatically become Past-President at the completion of the term of President.
D. Election of President-Elect, Treasurer and Members-at-large.
a. Elected officers shall begin their terms of office immediately
following completion of the business meeting in the year for which they
have been elected, or upon election by e-mail ballot.
E. An Executive Secretary will be appointed by the Regents.
a. The term of the appointment will be determined by the Board of Regents.
b. The appointed officer is not a voting member of the Regents.
Article VII Committees
Section 1
The Academy shall have the following standing committees:
Nomination/Election, Credentials, Examination, Recertification,
Communications and Public Relations, Conference, Constitution and
By-Laws, and Equipment Committees. Additional committees may be
specified by the Board of Regents.
Section 2
A. The Chair of each committee shall be appointed by the President.
B. The Chair of each committee will appoint all committee members.
Article VIII Amendments
Section 1
A. Proposed amendments to the Constitution shall be submitted to the
Board for study 90 days before a scheduled meeting of AVTA or the
distribution of a ballot to the membership.
B. Proposed amendments shall be distributed to the entire membership
with a recommendation by the Board of Regents at least 30 days prior to
counting of a ballot or a voice vote of the eligible voting members.
Section 2
An affirmative vote shall require a simple majority of those who respond. | 
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