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January 2025 |
Accreditation decisions and updates from the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
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IN THIS ISSUE
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ACCREDITATION ACTIONS
The CVTEA made the following accreditation decisions at its November 7 – 9, 2024:
Granted Initial Accreditation:
- Appalachian State University; Boone, NC effective September 19, 2024. The program offers a distance educational modality.
Granted continued Full Accreditation:
- Connecticut State Community College-Northwestern; Winsted, CT
- Kirkwood Community College; Cedar Rapids, IA
- Pima Medical Institute; Houston, TX
- Purdue University-Campus; West Lafayette, IN
- Purdue University-Distance; West Lafayette, IN
- State University of New York (SUNY); Delhi, NY
- University of Tennessee; Martin, TN
- Vet Tech Institute at International Business College; Indianapolis, IN
Elevated to Full Accreditation:
- Apex College of Veterinary Technology; Colorado Springs, CO
- Pima Medical Institute; San Marcos, CA
Placed on Probationary Accreditation effective November 9, 2024:
- Rockford Career College; Rockford, IL (Standard 11)
Continued Probationary Accreditation:
- Platt College; Riverside, CA (Standard 11)
Special note on Probationary Status
Non-compliant Standards for programs on Probationary Accreditation are identified. Only the Standard is published. No further information is released by CVTEA. In accordance with AVMA policy, all information related to the CVTEA accreditation of a veterinary technology program is strictly confidential. This includes, but is not limited to, reports of evaluation, letters, self-evaluation and accreditation materials, interim or progress reports, correspondence, and the content of any discussion related to the veterinary technology program and/or its accreditation. All requests for information related to a specific institution and/or veterinary technology program must be referred to AVMA staff, or to the respective institution.
Freedom of Information Acts which may be applicable in a given state do not apply to AVMA confidential information related to the accreditation of veterinary technology programs. Information requested through such acts may be obtained through due process from the respective institution or state office.
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The CVTEA made the following accreditation decisions after reviewing progress reports: (This list includes ONLY those programs reviewed at the November 7 – 9, 2024 CVTEA meeting.)
Continued Full Accreditation (Total 37)
- Athens Technical College; Athens, GA
- Baker College of Cadillac; Cadillac, MI
- Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology; Denver, CO
- Blinn College; Bryan, TX
- Central Coast College; Salinas, CA
- Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque, NM
- Colby Community College-Campus; Colby, KS
- Colby Community College-Distance Learning; Colby, KS
- Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology; Colorado Springs, CO
- Colorado Mountain College; Glenwood Springs, CO
- Columbus State Community College; Columbus, OH
- Connecticut State Community College Middlesex; Middletown, CT
- Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny, IA
- Eastern Florida State College; Cocoa, FL
- Eastern Wyoming College; Torrington, WY
- Front Range Community College; Fort Collins, CO
- Gateway Technical College; Elkhorn, WI
- Gwinnett Technical College; Lawrenceville, GA
- Johnson College; Scranton, PA
- Lehigh Carbon and Northampton Community Colleges; Schnecksville, PA
- Madison College; Madison, WI
- Manor College; Jenkintown, PA
- Massasoit Community College; Canton, MA
- North Shore Community College; Danvers, MA
- Pima Medical Institute; Colorado Springs, CO
- Pima Medical Institute; El Paso, TX
- Pima Medical Institute; Las Vegas, NV
- Pima Medical Institute; Renton, WA
- Pima Medical Institute; Seattle, WA
- San Juan College; Farmington, NM
- State University of New York (SUNY)-Ulster County Community College; Stone Ridge, NY
- Stautzenberger College; Brecksville, OH
- Texas A&M University; Kingsville, TX
- Tri-County Technical College; Pendleton, SC
- Trident Technical College; Moncks Corner, SC
- Vet Tech Institute; Pittsburgh, PA
- Yuba College; Marysville, CA
Elevated/Returned to Full Accreditation effective November 9, 2024 (Total 6)
- Dakota County Technical College; Rosemount, MN
- Hinds Community College; Raymond, MS
- Kent State University; Trumbull, OH
- Lancaster County Career & Technical College; Willow Street, PA
- Mesa Community College; Mesa, AZ
- Northern Virginia Community College; Sterling, VA
Returned to Initial Accreditation effective November 9, 2024 (Total 1)
- MedQuest College; Lexington, KY
Continued on Probationary Accreditation (Total 30)
- Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, LA (Standard 9)
- Bellingham Technical College; Bellingham, WA (Standard 10)
- Camden County College; Blackwood, NJ (Standard 11)
- Carrington College; San Leandro, CA (Standards 9, 11)
- Carrington College; Stockton, CA (Standard 11)
- Carver Career Technical Center; Charleston, WV (Standard 11)
- Cuyahoga Community College; Parma, OH (Standard 4)
- Delgado Community College; Metairie, LA (Standards 9, 11)
- Florida A&M University; Quincy, FL (Standards 8,4,11)
- Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley, GA (Standard 11)
- Iowa Lakes Community College; Emmetsburg, IA (Standard 11)
- Macomb Community College; Clinton Township, MI (Standard 4)
- McLennan Community College; Waco, TX (Standard 11) Mount San Antonio College; Walnut, CA (Standards 4,5,7,9,10,11)
- Mount Wachusett Community College; Gardner, MA (Standard 11)
- Navajo Technical University; Crownpoint, NM (Standard 3,4,5,6,8,9,11)
- Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture; Curtis, NE (Standard 11)
- Northshore Technical College; Greensburg, LA (Standard 11)
- Pierpont Community &Technical College; Fairmont, WV (Standards 5,7,10,11)
- Pima Medical Institute; Aurora, CO (Standard 11)
- Pima Medical Institute; Chula Vista, CA (Standard 11)
- Platt College; Alhambra, CA (Standard 11)
- Platt College; Anaheim, CA (Standard 11)
- Platt College; Ontario, CA (Standard 11)
- Ross College; North Canton, OH (Standard 11)
- Stautzenberger College; Maumee, OH (Standard 11)
- Universidad Ana G Mendez; Gurabo, PR (Standard 11)
- University of Puerto Rico; Arecibo, PR (Standard 11)
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston; Houston, TX (Standard 11)
- Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin, TN (Standard 11)
Placed on Probationary Accreditation effective November 9, 2024 (Total 2)
- Rochester Community and Technical College; Rochester, MN (Standard 11)
- York County Community College; Wells, ME (Standard 11)
Continued Voluntary Terminal Accreditation (Total 2)
- Ashworth College; Norcross, GA (expected closure April 30, 2026)
- San Joaquin Valley College; Fresno, CA (expected closure September 30, 2025)
Accreditation Withdrawn
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Now open: The Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program |
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The Zoetis Foundation and AVMF are proud to offer scholarships to outstanding veterinary technician students, helping reduce student debt while promoting diversity and addressing the evolving needs of the veterinary profession.
Key Dates:
+ Deadline to Apply: February 3, 2025
+ Applications Reviewed: February-March 2025
+ Award Notification: Spring 2025
Be sure to share this opportunity with veterinary technician program faculty and students.
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ACCREDITATION STATISTICS
There are currently 9 programs that have indicated an interest in seeking initial accreditation. A listing of the programs that have completed the application process and have been granted a site visit date can be found at https://www.avma.org/education/accreditation/programs/programs-have-applied-avma-cvtea-accreditation
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CHANGES TO THE ACCREDITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (P&P) of the CVTEA:
The January 2025 publication of the Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual of the AVMA CVTEA is found online. A summary of the changes to this version is linked here >
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CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT-STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA) conducts ongoing review of the Standards based upon changes in the educational and professional community. Requests for modifying the Standards are received from a variety of sources, and action on these suggestions is the result of broad input by the profession.
The AVMA CVTEA has opened a public call for feedback for the following Standards, Skills, and Equipment.
- Standard 8 (Students), Section 8a ONLY
- Standard 9 (Faculty), Section 9e ONLY
- Standard 11 (Outcomes Assessment)
- Appendix F Cyclical review of Instructional Equipment
- Appendix F Cyclical review of Clinical Equipment
- Appendix G Cyclical review of Section 2 (Pharmacy and Pharmacology)
- Appendix G Cyclical review of Section 5 (Surgical Nursing)
- Appendix G Cyclical review of Section 8 (Laboratory Animal Procedures)
Written comments regarding all the above listed sections must be received no later than March 15, 2025 by completing the linked survey >
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
The AVMA is seeking candidates to fill three positions on the AVMA CVTEA for six-year terms beginning in July 2025. Applications are due February 15, 2025, for candidates interested in these positions:
- Veterinarian representing at-large
- Veterinarian representing clinical veterinary medicine-large animal
- Veterinary technician (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
Committee on Advancing Veterinary Technicians and Technologists
The AVMA is seeking candidates to fill two positions on the AVMA CAVTT for three-year terms beginning in July 2025. Applications are due March 1, 2025, for candidates interested in these positions:
- Companion Animal Practice-Veterinarian
- Non-Specialty Non-Clinical Practice – Veterinary Technician
CVTEA Selection Committee
The AVMA is seeking candidates to fill two positions on the AVMA CVTEA Selection Committee for three-year terms beginning in July 2025. Applications are due March 1, 2025, for candidates interested in these positions:
- At-Large Veterinarian
- At-Large Veterinary Technician
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- April 24, 2025
- June 19 – 21, 2025
- November 6 – 8, 2025
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AVMA CVTEA Staff, Education & Research Division
Elizabeth Thompson, DVM, EdD, Associate Director (ethompson@avma.org)
Rachel A. Valentine, RVT, BS, Senior Assistant Director (rvalentine@avma.org)
Kristie Coley, DVM, CCRT, Assistant Director (kcoley@avma.org)
Lynn Reece, LVT, Assistant Director (lreece@avma.org)
Julie Horvath, CVTEA Accreditation Manager (Coach) (jhorvath@avma.org)
Diana Olivera, Administrative Assistant (ext. 6306; dolivera@avma.org)
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