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FVMA OFFERS MEMBERSHIP FOR YOUR ENTIRE VETERINARY PRACTICE
by FVMA
In addition to veterinary memberships, the FVMA also offers memberships for your entire veterinary care team. We certify veterinary assistants and technicians to become Certified Veterinary Assistants and Certified Veterinary Technicians. We also offer membership to Veterinary Practice Managers and Animal Care Technicians. Learn more about how the members of your team can become members of the FVMA and enjoy the benefits of membership.
Veterinary Practice Managers (VPM) Prerequisites:
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• Verification of on-the-job training by a licensed veterinarian.
• Serving a veterinary clinic as an office administrator, financial manager, etc.
• $55 dues fee required every two years. Current expiration: 12/31/2023
Animal Care Technicians (ACT) Prerequisites:
• Verification of on-the-job training by a licensed veterinarian.
• Veterinary team member who has worked in the capacity of a technician for at least three years.
• Any graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program who does not qualify for a technician certification.
• $35 dues fee required every two years. Current expiration: 12/31/2023
Certified Veterinary Assistants (CVA) Prerequisites:
• Complete at least nine months of an ACT approved high school or adult learning program.
• Complete the “Skills Competency Validation Checklist” under the supervision of a licensed DVM, CVT and/or approved veterinary assistant instructor (VAI) where applicable.
• Complete a minimum of 500 hours of practical veterinary assisting experience.
• At least 250 hours must be in a veterinary hospital setting working with live animals.
• Up to 250 hours can be school lab time, defined as non-lecture time, wherein the student applicant performs and appropriately utilizes related veterinary assisting skills under the supervision of the VAI.
• Score 70% or higher on the CVA Final Exam.
• $25 dues fee required every year. Current expiration: 12/31/2021
Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) Prerequisites:
• Graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program.
• Obtain a passing grade in the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), which is administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
• $55 dues fee required every two years. Current expiration: 12/31/2023
