RequirementsGeneral Membership:
Veterinary Assistants (Non-Credentialed)
Approved Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Technicians (Non-Credentialed)
Business - Licensed and Insured Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
For a 1-Year General Membership as described above you must upload proof of employment by a licensed or license-exempt veterinarian, by an organization providing direct supervision by a graduate licensed or license-exempt veterinarian or be a licensed and insured veterinary hospital, clinic, specialty facility or emergency.
Certification (CVT) including General Membership:
AVMA-accredited veterinary technician graduate (Credentialed)
For initial certification the following documents must be provided with application:
-Proof of passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
-College diploma from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
-For certification renewal, you are required to maintain at least 20 hours of continuing education bi-annually and are subject to random audits.
Certification (CVT) via Reciprocity/transfers from other states:
For initial certification the following documents must be provided with application:
-Proof of passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
-Copy of CURRENT license, registration or certification from transfer state.
- For certification renewal, you are required to maintain at least 20 hours of continuing education bi-annually and are subject to
random audits. Student General Membership:
Student membership applicant should be enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Assistant program.
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