Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)

Last update: January 2024

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Public comments sought

Members of the public and other stakeholders are invited to comment through April 15, 2024, on portions of the AVMA CVTEA® standards that are undergoing review. These include all of Standards 9 (Faculty and staff) and 10 (Curriculum), as well as Appendix F—Species, and Appendix G—Sections 1, 4 and 7. Comments also are being accepted on specific proposed changes to Standard Section 4c (Facilities), Appendix F—Clinical equipment, and Appendix G Section 3—Nursing: Therapeutics subsection. See more details about this review.

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Table of Contents

Glossary of Acronyms

  1. AVMA Policy on Veterinary Technology
  2. Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
  3. CVTEA Conflict of Interest Policy
  4. CVTEA Roster
  5. AVMA Staff Roster
  6. Accreditation Standards
  7. Classification of Accreditation
  8. Standard Operating Procedure for Accreditation of Programs Educating Veterinary Technicians
  9. Standard Protocol for Handling Complaints Directed at a Veterinary Technology Program
  10. Deficiency & Recommendation Categories
  11. Procedures for Appeal of Adverse Decisions on Accreditation
  12. Procedure for Request for Reconsideration of Probationary Accreditation
  13. Special Site Visit
  14. Quality Assurance 

CVTEA Substantive Change Report

Appendices

Appendix A
Statement on Safety
     Rabies Supplement - Comprehensive Rabies Mitigation Plan

Appendix B
Use of Animals in Veterinary Technology Teaching Programs

Appendix C
Guidelines for Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology Degree

Appendix D
Emergency Conditions Policy

Appendix E
Self-Study Submission Requirements, Documents, and Comprehensive Verification Materials

Appendix F
Equipment and Instructional Resources List

Appendix G
Veterinary Technology Student Essential and Recommended Skills List

Appendix H
Accreditation Standards Guidelines for Interpretation