AVTE's Core Domains: Leadership, Mentorship, and Innovation

At the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE), we champion the One Community initiative, a powerful force that unites us towards a singular goal: student success. This initiative, which we all play a part in, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility. It's not just a mission; it's a movement enhancing student outcomes and shaping the future of veterinary education.

Leadership, innovation, and mentorship are the building blocks of this initiative. AVTE is committed to focusing its resources on efforts rooted in these core domains, carried out in a spirit of lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement. 

Leadership

Effective leadership is crucial at every level—from local programs to the international arena. AVTE is committed to cultivating leaders who will significantly impact the entire veterinary education system and not just those parts focused solely on veterinary technology. Through a robust network of educators, events, and strategic partnerships, we foster leadership skills that resonate across our community, underpinning our principle of unity. 

Innovation

At AVTE, we prioritize local Innovation, providing individual educators with critical tools and resources, from new technologies to dynamic classroom strategies. We aim to innovate within the classroom and influence broader organizational and industry standards to foster systemic improvements. Our goal is sustainable, impactful innovation, not just change that dies out quickly. History suggests that successful innovation like this often comes from growing what is right in front of us. 

Mentorship

Mentorship, the cornerstone of our mission, is the key to developing the next generation of veterinary professionals. It offers a personalized approach to education, with mentors guiding students and faculty through academic and clinical challenges. At AVTE, we aim to expand mentorship opportunities by enhancing continuous learning and professional development. Our commitment to Mentorship builds a bridge to realizing all we are truly capable of as individuals and as “One Community.”

These core domains—Leadership, Mentorship, and Innovation—are quickly becoming integrated into all AVTE initiatives. By maintaining focus on these areas, AVTE thrives, preparing graduates to positively and profoundly impact the future of our profession.