Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, senior director of state government affairs for the American Nurses Association (ANA), says NAVTA first approached ANA about the change in 2015 after a referral from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. ‘Veterinarians are not called "physicians" physicians are not called "veterinarians"' While NAVTA has support for the change within the veterinary profession, stakeholders in human nursing have not joined in the call to action. The Veterinary Nurse Initiative includes a proposal to establish a national credentialing process similar to that used for registered nurses.
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) initiated the conversation about changing the title of veterinary technicians to “veterinary nurse” nationally in 2015. While the definition doesn't specify whether the recipient of that care is an animal or a human, the debate over whether to extend this title to veterinary technicians is a heated one. The issue at hand is the title 'nurse' and the connotations and respect that come with that title." ()Webster's defines “nurse” as a person who cares for the sick or infirm. The American Nurses Association says, "We are not suggesting any pet owner will confuse a staff member in a veterinary clinic or hospital as a human healthcare practitioner.
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