AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation

Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®) and AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® (AVMA CVTEA®) represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.

Accreditation is a process by which an educational institution or program submits to a voluntary, non-governmental review to determine whether it meets accepted standards of quality. Within veterinary medicine, the AVMA COE develops standards and conducts reviews of DVM or equivalent educational programs, while the AVMA CVTEA develops standards and reviews programs in veterinary technology. An institution or program is considered fully accredited when it is found to meet these standards. See the COE accreditation process and the CVTEA accreditation process for more information.