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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Professional Development
  • Education

Background:

  • Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) play a crucial role in animal healthcare.
  • A standardized framework is needed to define CVT competencies across diverse practice settings.
  • Existing frameworks may not fully reflect current workforce needs or educational alignment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a workforce-informed competency framework for credentialed veterinary technicians.
  • To define the broad, essential abilities required for CVTs in various practice settings.
  • To ensure the framework aligns with academic curricula and professional expectations.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods, consensus-development study was conducted over 8 months.
  • Phase 1: Modified Delphi focus groups generated initial competencies.
  • Phase 2: National survey validated competencies with veterinary professionals.
  • Phase 3: Curriculum mapping assessed alignment with accredited veterinary technician programs.

Main Results:

  • The study generated 101 competencies in Phase 1, refined to 94 in Phase 2.
  • The finalized Advancing Skills, Competencies, and Education in Veterinary Nursing Development (ASCEND) framework comprises 94 competencies in 18 domains.
  • Curriculum mapping confirmed comprehensive alignment with 2 accredited veterinary technician programs.

Conclusions:

  • The ASCEND framework provides a validated, workforce-informed foundation for CVT competencies.
  • It demonstrates strong consensus among veterinary professionals and alignment with educational standards.
  • This reference supports role clarity and scope-of-practice expectations for CVTs.