Indianapolis, In. — A bill authored by Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising to change the job title for veterinary technicians today passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture by a bipartisan vote of 8 to 1.
Senate Bill 351 would change the title for those registered as veterinary technicians to veterinary nurses.
“Right now, a large portion of the public does not understand the job of veterinary technicians because of their title,” Leising said. “If passed, this bill would not only address any confusion, but it would elevate those in this important profession to the level they deserve.”
Purdue University recently changed the name of its Veterinary Technology Program to a Veterinary Nursing Program. A representative from the university attended the committee hearing and testified in favor of the bill.
SB 351 will now move to the full Senate for further consideration.
