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Although there is still a goodly way to go, Veterinary Technology has made some important strides over the
last few years. There is a great deal that goes into the making of a top-notch credentialed technician -
the education program alone is not the only factor, but it is a crucial one.
With the advent of the Internet and the increased interest in the profession in general, there are more and
more technology programs available. VetMedTeam does not have the resources to determine the quality of each
program. Luckily, we do not have to - there already is in place criteria for the assessment of quality of
veterinary related education.
Currently there are over 100 AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited technology programs -
a combination of traditional classroom and distance learning. It is becoming more and more common for states
to require graduation from an AVMA accredited program before allowing a candidate to sit for licensure. Some
states have additional systems in place to approve programs for use within the state itself. Although that
type of approval may not be recognized by any other state, it is a structured form of program evaluation.
A strong, vital, and well compensated nursing staff is vital to the health and well-being of patients. VetMedTeam
fully endorses any effort or provisions that will help to improve the profession of the Veterinary
Technician/Technologist. We believe that it is important to the profession that we support those programs that
have earned AVMA (or state) approval. It is for this reason that our membership guidelines call for the technology
student to be enrolled in either an AVMA accredited program or one that has been approved by the state in which the
student resides.
For more information about veterinary technology programs please visit the AVMA
Accreditation page AVMA Approved Vet Tech Programs.
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