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Academies approved by NAVTA:
The Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians - gives the technicians the opportunity to expand their knowledge and their professional value by becoming a credentialed specialist in the field of dentistry.
The Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists - promotes patient safety, consumer protection, professionalism and excellence in anesthesia care. The Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia is there to provide your pet with exceptional care before, during and after a procedure.
The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians - a group of technicians from varied backgrounds who have come together to realize the formation of a new specialty organization specifically for veterinary technicians working in Internal Medicine. Sub-specialties include: small animal medicine, large animal medicine, cardiology, oncology and neurology.
The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians - has a goal of certifying Veterinary Technicians is to assure the veterinary profession and the public that AVECCT certified technicians possess the knowledge and experience needed to work effectively in a well equipped and staffed emergency or critical care facility.
The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians - promotes excellence in the discipline of veterinary behavior medicine. Veterinary Technician Specialists with behavior certification will demonstrate superior knowledge in scientifically - and humanely - based techniques of behavior health, problem prevention, training, management, and behavi or modification. The AVBT will advance the skills of veterinary technicians within the discipline of animal behavior and further their recognition as critical components of the veterinary behavi or team in creating, maintaining, and strengthening the human-animal bond.
The Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians - created specifically for veterinary technicians working in zoological medicine. The AVZMT offers the opportunity for zoo technicians to demonstrate excellence in the field.
The Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians - created to meet the needs of the equine veterinary community. Contacts: Amy Butzier, BS, MEd, CVT - abutzier@mountida.edu; Deb Reeder, RVT - dbreeder@gmail.com
The Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians - encourages experienced surgical technicians to enchance their education and training by pursuing a surgical specialty. AVST will provide a standardized route through which technicians may qualify for a national examination to become a VTS (Surgery). Contacts: Teri Raffel, CVT - raffelteri@gmail.com; Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anasthesia) - frzbdogmom@aol.com.
Societies:
Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians - enriches human animal interactions by promoting scientifically based techniques of training, management, and behavior modification. SVBT provides a forum for discussion and continuing education while working with allied professional organizations to strengthen the veterinary health care team.
The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians - a professional Association for equine veterinary technicians, assistants and practice managers, as well as other support staff. Their mission is to promote the health and welfare of the horse through the education and professional enrichment of the equine veterinary technician and assistant.
Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians - dedicated to all aspects of quality veterinary technical care in the field of zoo animal medicine.
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society - provide a forum for collaboration of all individuals interested and involved with veterinary emergency and critical care medicine and surgery. To promote the advancement of knowledge and high standards of practice in veterinary emergency medicine and critical patient care.
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