| AAALAC |
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care |
| AAVMC |
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges |
| ABVS |
American Board of Veterinary Specialties |
| ADA |
Americans with Disabilities Act |
| ASPA |
Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors |
| AVMA |
American Veterinary Medical Association |
| CEU |
Continuing Education Units |
| CCT |
Clinical Competency Test |
| CHEA |
Council for Higher Education Accreditation |
| COE |
Council on Education |
| CVMA |
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association |
| CVTEA |
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities |
| DVM |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| ECFVG |
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates |
| FTE |
Full-Time Equivalent |
| HAB |
Human-Animal Bond |
| NAVLE |
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination |
| NBVME |
National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners |
| SRG |
Statistical Research Group |
| USDE |
United States Department of Education |
| VMD |
Veterinary Medical Doctor |
= AVMA/SAVMA Members Only
