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AVMA Center for
Veterinary Education Accreditation
 
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  "Through the accreditation process the AVMA Council on Education is fully dedicated to protecting the rights of the students, assisting the schools/colleges to improve veterinary medical education, and assuring the public that accredited programs provide a quality education. "
— Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on Education, 2005
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) accredits DVM or equivalent educational programs. The AVMA COE assures that minimum standards in veterinary medical education are met by all AVMA-accredited colleges of veterinary medicine, and that students enrolled in those colleges receive an education which will prepare them for entry-level positions in the profession.
 
 
 
 
"The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) accreditation of educational programs serves to inform the public of those institituions providing quality education for veterinary technicians and to benefit graduates by providing a measure of recognition and enhancing their prospects of employment mobility."  
— Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), 2004
AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) accredits veterinary technology programs. All AVMA CVTEA-accredited programs in veterinary technology must meet the Standards of Accreditation of the CVTEA to ensure the quality of the educational experience and the assessment of student knowledge and skills.
 
 

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