The Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT) celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week every year in coordination with all provincial AHT/VT Associations in Canada. Thirty-four years ago, Veterinary Technologists felt it was time to create a unified voice. Therefore, in 1984, the SAVT was founded with 35 members to serve, support and register Veterinary Technologists in Saskatchewan. The SAVT places emphasis on professional development and educational advancement of Veterinary Technologists. Yorkton Council declared the week locally at its regular meeting Monday. Here Jasmin Carlton, executive director of the provincial association accepts the proclamation from Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney.