Accreditation standards and guidelines
VI. Accreditation standards and guidelines for interpretation - Last update to this section: August 2022
JAVMA news
CVTEA changes accreditation term
The term “provisional accreditation” has been replaced by the term “initial accreditation.”
Accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) accredits veterinary technology programs. All AVMA CVTEA-accredited…
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
VII. Classification of Accreditation - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
XII. Procedure for request for reconsideration of probationary accreditation - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
XI. Procedures for appeal of adverse decisions on accreditation - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
VIII. Standard operating procedure for accreditation of programs educating veterinary technicians - Last update to this section: August 2022
Accreditation of Veterinary Technology Programs - Overview
Steps to AVMA CVTEA Accreditation - An Overview Submit an application for initial accreditation or re-accreditation. Determine a site visit…
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CVTEA makes accreditation decisions virtually
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new programs and withdrew accreditation…
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Veterinary technology accreditation decisions announced
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new veterinary technology programs and…
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CVTEA proposes changes to accreditation manual
At its Nov. 3-6, 2022, meeting, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities made changes to the accreditation policy manual,…
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Veterinary technology programs earn accreditation
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted accreditation to four new veterinary technology programs
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix c – Off-campus clinical instruction - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix d – Guidelines for bachelor of science in veterinary technology degree - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
II. The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
XIII. Special site visit - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
X. Deficiency and recommendation categories - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
XIV. Quality assurance - Last update to this section: August 2022
Veterinary technology programs accredited by the AVMA CVTEA
Veterinary technician programs accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
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Veterinary technician committee releases accreditation decisions
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities released its most recent accreditation decisions from its Nov. 6-7, 2020,…
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AAHA recognizes accredited practices of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association gave the seventh annual AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year Awards during its yearly conference, March 31…
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CVTEA announces accreditation decisions for technician programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to four new veterinary technology programs and…
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
IX. Standard protocol for handling complaints directed at a veterinary technology program - Last update to this section: August 2022
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Six veterinary technology programs become accredited
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited six new veterinary technology programs at its April