Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Every pet deserves the best in health care, and the first caretaker that helps the animal isn’t necessarily your veterinarian: It is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) celebrates the vital services that CVTs provide for beloved pets/companion animals in veterinary clinics, hospitals, shelters, farms, zoos and educational settings throughout Illinois.

As a member of the veterinary healthcare team, certified veterinary technicians are educated in the latest medical advances and are skilled at working alongside veterinarians to...