National Associations

Question 1

AVMA

Answer 1

American veterinary medical association
Est. in 1863
Advocate for Veterinarians
Accredit Schools

Question 2

Navta

Answer 2

National association of veterinary technicians in America
approx.: 6,000 members

Focus: Increase awareness, national unity, assist states, SCNAVTA, work with partners ( hills, Merial, Bayer, ect.) Annual conference in D.C., VTS

Question 3

AAHA

Answer 3

American animal hospital association

Set higher standers for animal hospitals, Publications

Question 4

AAVSB

Answer 4

American association of veterinary state board

Owns VIVA and the VTNE
Has a database of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, holds scores and any disciplinary information

Question 5

VHMA

Answer 5

Veterinary hospital managers association

• Has a certified veterinary practice manager program (CVPM)

Question 6

AALAS

Answer 6

American association for laboratory animal science

3 Certs for tech’s (ALAT, LAT, LATG)
well known widely used
Certs have become common requirement for lab animal care positions

Question 7

VSPN

Answer 7

Veterinary support personnel network

Free to join network
Offers CE
for veterinary staff working with or for licensed veterinarians

Question 8

CVTEA

Answer 8

Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

they help the AVMA with Accrediting schools by going to the school and reviewing them