Equine Veterinary Technician Guidelines

Veterinary technicians are an integral part of equine veterinary practice. Current qualifications generate technicians with high skill levels who can complement veterinarians in the provision of balanced veterinary care. Veterinary practices using equine technicians can adopt a team approach to tasks. The shortage of veterinarians has been acutely felt in rural areas and has elevated the technician’s role, which has highlighted the need to develop formal guidelines around standards of care and duties.

These guidelines and training records are designed to provide structure in this area. With input from a wide range of stakeholders, including veterinary practices, technicians, regulators, educators and the insurance industry, these guidelines should ensure protection for veterinary practices, technicians and the public.

We would like to acknowledge former president of the Equine Veterinarians Branch, Brendon Bell, for all his work on these guidelines.