Membership Requirements
General Membership:
For a 1-Year General Membership, you must upload proof of employment by:
- A licensed or license-exempt veterinarian
- An organization providing direct supervision by a licensed, or license-exempt veterinarian
- Be a licensed and insured veterinary hospital, clinic, specialty, and/or emergency facility
Certification (CVT) including General Membership:
AVMA-accredited veterinary technician graduate (Credentialed)
For initial certification, the following documents must be provided with the 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 the 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 applicants should be enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Assistant program
Executive Board Positions
- Only voting members in good standing may hold office
Voting members are those who:
- Have been approved by the Communications secretary for membership
- Have been members in good standing for three months.
- Have paid dues in full, on time
- Nominees for the position of President and Vice-President must have served previously in a two-year term on the Executive Board
Committee Chair Positions
Committee Chair positions are via Presidential appointment.