NAVTA

Description

In response to a growing interest among Veterinary Technicians to attain a higher level of recognition for advanced knowledge and skills in specific disciplines, NAVTA developed the Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS). The Committee provides a standardized list of criteria and assistance for societies interested in attaining Academy status. The NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technicians Specialties (CVTS) was formed in 1994 and is recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. CVTS provides guidelines to veterinary technician organizations to facilitate the formation of a specialty organization. Academies develop advanced pathways which a candidate must follow and complete in order to be awarded the designation of VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialist) in their specific discipline. What's the difference between a Society and an Academy? A Society is for individuals interested in a specific discipline of veterinary medicine who must represent a distinct and identifiable specialty, supported by an existing veterinary specialty. An Academy designates Veterinary Technicians receiving recognition as a specialty and is restricted to credentialed veterinary technicians, who much complete a formal process of education, training, experience and testing to qualify. 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 behavi or 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.

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