Didn’t graduate from an AVMA Accredited veterinary technology or veterinary nursing program?
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The following 4 alternative pathway to certification options are available until December 31, 2022.
Applications for certification via an alternative pathway submitted January 1, 2023, or later will not be accepted.
- A degree from a program in veterinary technology that is not accredited by the AVMA or a bachelor's degree in animal science and (1) one year of practical experience as a veterinary technician.
- One year is defined as twelve months with a minimum of 1500 hours worked.
- School transcript is required to be submitted and must contain your name, the school's name, and list your degree.
- An associate degree in animal science and (3) three years of full-time practical experience as a veterinary technician.
- Three years is defined as thirty-six months with a minimum of 4500 hours worked.
- School transcript is required to be submitted and must contain your name, the school's name, and list your degree.
- Highlight the courses you intend to use towards your certification application.
- Work experience must be documented using the Verification of Practical Experience Form.
- Employed (5) five full calendar years as a veterinary technician plus (18) eighteen semester hours (college credits) in animal science.
- Five years is defined as 60 months with a minimum of 7500 hours worked.
- School transcript is required to be submitted and must contain your name, the school's name, and list your degree.
- Highlight the courses you intend to use towards your certification application.
- Work experience must be documented using the Verification of Practical Experience Form.
- Employed (8) eight years full-time as a veterinary technician.
Alternative Pathway to Certification Frequently Asked Questions
Please allow 4-6 weeks for application and renewal processing.
Please also note that we no longer have the capacity to review candidate materials prior to formal applications.
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