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.
CVTEA rabies Q&A statement January 2023 (PDF)
Table of Contents
- AVMA Policy on Veterinary Technology
- Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
- CVTEA Conflict of Interest Policy
- CVTEA Roster
- AVMA Staff Roster
- Accreditation Standards
- Classification of Accreditation
- Standard Operating Procedure for Accreditation of Programs Educating Veterinary Technicians
- Standard Protocol for Handling Complaints Directed at a Veterinary Technology Program
- Deficiency & Recommendation Categories
- Procedures for Appeal of Adverse Decisions on Accreditation
- Procedure for Request for Reconsideration of Probationary Accreditation
- Special Site Visit
- 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