North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians
Advancing your Career as a
Veterinary Technician
Once you've achieved your RVT status, you don't have to stop there! Below are additional options to further your career.
Academy
An Academy designates veterinary technicians receiving recognition as a specialty and is restricted to credentialed veterinary technicians, who must complete a formal process of education, training, experience and testing to qualify.
Current Academies:
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia
Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice
with three initial species-specific categories: canine/feline, exotic companion animal, and production medicine.
Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians
Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians
Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians
Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
Sub-specialties include: small animal medicine, large animal medicine, cardiology, oncology and neurology.
Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician and Nurses
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Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
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Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians
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Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians
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Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians
Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians
Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians
Society
A Society is for individuals interested in a specific discipline of veterinary medicine that must represent a distinct and identifiable specialty, supported by an existing veterinary specialty.
Current Societies include:
Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
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The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
The Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians
The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)
Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians
Laboratory Medicine
There are 3 levels of certification in the field of Laboratory Medicine
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Other Certifications
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA)
through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute
Certified Veterinary Pain Practictioner
Advanced Imaging Certification
Pet Loss Grief & Companioning Certification
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Fear Free Certified Professional
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)
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Certifications Through University of Tennessee
Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation (CCRP)
Equine Rehabilitation Certification Program (CERP)
Osteoarthritis Case Manager Certification Program