August 2024
Accreditation decisions and updates from the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

IN THIS ISSUE
 

ACCREDITATION ACTIONS

 

The CVTEA made the following accreditation decisions at its April 25, 2024 and June 13 – 15, 2024 meetings following review of reports of evaluation of accreditation site visits:

Granted Initial Accreditation:

  • Blue Ridge Community and Technical College; Martinsburg, WV effective February 8, 2024

Granted continued Full Accreditation:

  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville, NC
  • Bergen Community College; Paramus, NJ
  • Blue Ridge Community College; Weyers Cave, VA
  • California State Polytechnic University; Pomona, CA
  • College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas, NV
  • Hillsborough Community College; Plant City, FL
  • Iowa Western Community College; Council Bluffs, IA
  • Jefferson State Community College; Birmingham, AL
  • Miami-Dade College; Miami, FL
  • Midwest Institute; Earth City, MO
  • Milwaukee Career College; Milwaukee, WI
  • New England Institute of Technology; Warwick, RI
  • North Shore Community College; Danvers, MA
  • Northeast Community College; Norfolk, NE
  • Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar, IA
  • Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma City, OK
  • Piedmont Technical College; Newberry, SC
  • Pierce College Fort Steilacoom; Lakewood, WA
  • Ridgetown College, University of Guelph; Ridgetown, ON Canada
  • Sinclair Community College; Sinclair, OH
  • Southern Regional Technical College; Thomasville, GA
  • St. Petersburg College; St. Petersburg, FL
  • Vermont State University; Randolph Center, VT

Elevated to Full Accreditation:

  • Black Hawk College effective February 8, 2024
  • Cape Fear Community College; Castle Hayne, NC effective February 22, 2024
  • Institute of Medical and Business Careers; Erie, PA effective April 11, 2024
  • Kent State University; Trumbull, OH effective October 26, 2023

Continued Probationary Accreditation:

  • Austin Peay State University; Clarksville, TN (Standard 11)
  • Delgado Community College; Metairie, LA (Standard 11)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College; Emmetsburg, IA (Standard 11)
  • Lancaster County Technical College; Willow Street, PA (Standard 11)
  • Mount Wachusett Community College; Gardner, MA (Standard 11)
  • Navajo Technical University; Crownpoint, NM (Standards 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10)
  • Vet Tech Institute of Houston; Houston, TX (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.
The CVTEA made the following accreditation decisions after reviewing progress reports: (This list includes ONLY those programs reviewed at the April 25, 2024 or June 13 – 15, 2024 CVTEA meetings.)

Continued Full Accreditation

  • Arkansas State University; Beebe, AR
  • Austin Community College; Elgin, TX
  • Baker College of Jackson; Jackson, MI
  • Baker College of Muskegon; Muskegon, MI
  • Blue Ash College; Blue Ash, OH
  • Carrington College; Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Carrington College; Sacramento, CA
  • Central Carolina Community College; Sanford, NC
  • Coastal Alabama Community College; Bay Minette, AL
  • College of Southern Idaho; Twin Falls, ID
  • Columbia State Community College; Columbia, TN
  • Community College of Denver; Denver, CO
  • Connecticut State Community College-Norwalk; Norwalk, CT
  • Cosumnes River College; Sacramento, CA
  • Crowder College; Neosho, MO
  • Delaware Technical and Community College; Georgetown, DE
  • Essex Campus of the Community College of Baltimore; Baltimore, MD
  • Foothill College; Los Altos Hills, CA
  • Gaston College; Dallas, NC
  • Gateway Technical College; Elkhorn, WI
  • Genesee Community College; Batavia, NY
  • Great Bay Community College; Portsmouth, NH
  • Harcum College; Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Jefferson College; Hillsboro, MO
  • Kent State University; Tuscarawas, OH
  • Lone Star College; Tomball, TX
  • Los Angeles Pierce College; Woodland Hills, CA
  • Maple Woods Community College; Kansas City, MO
  • Mercy University; Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Mesa Community College; Mesa, AZ
  • Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
  • Mississippi State University; Mississippi State, MS
  • Morehead State University; Morehead, KY
  • Mountwest Community & Technical College; Huntington, WV
  • Murray State College; Tishomingo, OK
  • Murray State University; Murray, KY
  • Muscatine Community College; Muscatine, IA
  • North Dakota State University; Fargo, ND
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Natchitoches, LA
  • Ogeechee Technical College; Statesboro, GA
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College; Owensboro, KY
  • Palo Alto College; San Antonio, TX
  • Parkland College; Champaign, IL
  • Penn Foster College; Chandler, AZ
  • Pensacola State College; Pensacola, FL
  • Pima Community College; Tucson, AZ
  • Pima Medical Institute; Tucson, AZ
  • Pima Medical Institute-East Valley; Mesa, AZ
  • San Joaquin Valley College; Ontario, CA
  • State University of New York (SUNY); Canton, NY
  • Suffolk County Community College; Brentwood, NY
  • Tri-County Technical College; Pendleton, SC
  • Truckee Meadows Community College; Reno, NV
  • Tulsa Community College; Tulsa, OK
  • Tyler Junior College; Tyler, TX
  • University of Maine at Augusta at Bangor Campus; Bangor, ME
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Newton, MA
  • University of Puerto Rico; San Juan, PR
  • Vet Tech Institute at Fox College; Tinley Park, IL
  • Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology; Wichita, KS
  • Wilson College; Chambersburg, PA
  • Windward Community College; Kaneohe, HI
  • Yakima Valley College; Yakima, WA

Elevated to Full Accreditation

  • Pima Medical Institute; Phoenix, AZ effective June 15, 2024
  • Carrington College; San Jose, CA effective June 15, 2024

Continued Initial Accreditation

  • Baker College of Owosso; Owosso, MI
  • Collin College; Wylie, TX
  • Edison State Community College; Piqua, OH
  • Fox Valley Technical College; Appleton, WI
  • Inter-American University Puerto Rico; Guayama, PR
  • Marian University Ancilla College; Plymouth, IN
  • Moberly Area Community College; Mexico, MO
  • Nash Community College; Rocky Mount, NC
  • Northcentral Technical College; Wausau, WI
  • Northwood Technical College; New Richmond, WI
  • Pennsylvania Western University; California, PA
  • Pima Medical Institute; Albuquerque, NM
  • Pima Medical Institute; San Antonio, TX
  • San Diego Mesa College; San Diego, CA
  • Southeast Technical Institute; Sioux Falls, SD
  • Texas A&M University; Commerce, TX
  • Tidewater Community College; Norfolk, VA
  • Universidad Ana G Mendez; Barceloneta, PR
  • Universidad Ana G Mendez; Ponce, PR
  • Valley College; Cleveland, OH
  • Weatherford College; Weatherford, TX

Continued on Probationary Accreditation

  • Camden County College; Blackwood, NJ (Standards 4b,5b,9g,10b,10e,11a,11b)
  • Florida A&M University; Quincy, FL (Standards 8a,4e,11)
  • Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley, GA (Standard 11)
  • Macomb Community College; Clinton Township, MI (Standard 10e,4e)
  • Pierpont Community &Technical College; Fairmont, WV (Standards 5,7,10,11)
  • Pima Medical Institute; Aurora, CO (Standards 9e,11)
  • University of Puerto Rico; Arecibo, PR (Standard 11)
  • Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin, TN (Standard 11)
  • Dakota County Technical College; Rosemount, MN (Standards 3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11)
  • Hinds Community College; Raymond, MS (Standards 5,10)

Placed on Probationary Accreditation effective June 15, 2024

  • Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, LA (Standard 9)
  • Bellingham Technical College; Bellingham, WA (Standard 10)
  • Carrington College; San Leandro, CA (Standards 9, 11)
  • Chattanooga State Community College; Chattanooga, TN (Standard 4e)
  • McLennan Community College; Waco, TX (Standards 4e, 11)
  • MedQuest College; Lexington, KY (Standard 4e)
  • Mount San Antonio College; Walnut, CA (Standards 4,5,7,9,10,11)
  • Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture; Curtis, NE (Standard 4e)
  • Northern Virginia Community College; Sterling, VA (Standard 4e)

Continued Voluntary Terminal Accreditation

  • Ashworth College; Norcross, GA (expected closure April 30, 2026)
  • San Joaquin Valley College; Fresno, CA (expected closure September 30, 2025)

Granted Voluntary Terminal Accreditation

  • Eastern Gateway Community College; Youngstown, OH

Accreditation Withdrawn

  • City College; Hollywood, FL effective June 15, 2024
  • Independence Community College; Independence, KS effective June 15, 2024
  • Pima Medical Institute; Dillon, MT effective April 25, 2024

ACCREDITATION STATISTICS
 

There are currently 10 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

ESTIMATED STUDENT DATA
 

CHANGES TO THE ACCREDITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (P&P) of the CVTEA:
 


The August 2024 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.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 


Check out two opportunities for student scholarships for veterinary technology students:

The Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship $2,000
Student entering the 2nd year of a 2-year program (or equivalent for term-based programs), or in the 3rd year of a 4-year (or equivalent for term-based programs) AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology/veterinary nursing/animal health technology program in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Merck Animal Health/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship $2,000
Veterinary technician in good standing in their final year of school at an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program.

CVTEA OPPORTUNITIES
 


Are you interested in helping shape the future of veterinary technology education? The CVTEA will have three committee positions open with terms beginning in July 2025 until July 2031.

Check the AVMA website in December 2024 for the application. Applications will be due no later than February 15, 2025. CVTEA members are selected by the CVTEA Selection Committee.

To receive a copy of the CVTEA Job Description, contact CVTEA staff at jhorvath@avma.org.
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinarian representing At-Large
  • Veterinarian representing Large Animal Medicine

FUTURE CVTEA MEETINGS
 

  • November 7 – 9, 2024
  • April 24, 2025
  • June 19 – 21, 2025
  • November 6 – 8, 2025

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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