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Verification of Certification

The New Jersey Veterinary Technicians & Assistants (NJVTA) maintains a directory of certified individuals. Employers or background check agencies seeking to verify a technician’s certification status can refer to this directory. Please note that, due to the voluntary nature of certification in New Jersey, the NJVTA cannot provide detailed background information beyond confirming certification status.

Note: The NJVTA does not issue certificates directly to employers. Members are responsible for providing proof of their certification to their employers. If a member is unable to access their info hub, they can contact us using the link here:

https://members.njvta.com/contact

Membership Requirements

 

 

General Membership:

For a 1-Year General Membership, you must upload proof of employment by:

  1. A licensed or license-exempt veterinarian
  2. An organization providing direct supervision by a licensed, or license-exempt veterinarian
  3. 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:

  1. Proof of passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
  2. 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:

  1. Proof of passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
  2. 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

  1. 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
  1. 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.