AVMA-Approved Veterinary Technology Programs

For your information, we have posted the most recently available RVT program statistics in 2 different PDFs. Click on the links below to learn more about your program or prospective programs.

RVT Program Statistics, Pt 1 • RVT Program Statistics, Pt 2

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California-Approved Veterinary Technology Program

San Diego Mesa College
www.sdmesa.edu/animal-health

Animal Care Technologies Limited Eligibility Window
Online Course Scholorship
1-800-357-3182 or visit www.VetTechLicense.com

Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship
www.lgvma.org • 2010 Scholarship Guidelines

WVC / NAVTA Technician Scholarship
www.navta.net

AVMA-Approved Distance Learning Programs

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CaRVTA places these links as a courtesy. Those who complete these programs qualify for the educational requirements for the Alternate Route in order to apply for the California RVT exam. For answers to frequently asked questions about Alternate Route programs, click here.

Veterinary Allied Staff Education
Dixon, California 95620
888-499-8273 • www.vetstaff-edu.com

Professional Veterinary Assistant School
www.vetassistant.com

Modesto Junior College
virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us

Shasta College—Redding
www.shastacollege.edu

San Joaquin Community College
www.directoryofschools.com/San-Joaquin/Associate-Veterinary-Technology.htm

Santa Rosa Junior College
www.santarosa.edu/instruction/instructional_departments/agriculture/veterinary_technician

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Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians - butzier@mountida.edu
Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT)
Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians (AVST) - raffelteri@gmail.com
Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA)
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice (AVTCP) - lwrlvt@aol.com
American Association for Laboratory Animals (AALAS, Technician Certification)
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT)
Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (AVDT)
Academy of Zoological Medicine Technicians - bsoule@rwpzoo.org
Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians (AVNT) - www.nutritiontechs.org

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National Associations

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)

Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA)

California Associations

California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association (REVMA)
Central Coast Registered Veterinary Technician Association (CCRVTA)
Silicon Valley Registered Veterinary Technician Association (SVRVTA)
Inland Valley Veterinary Technicians (IVVTA) (E-mail IVVTA for more information.)

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National

American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)

California Veterinary Medical Board

RVTs are required to inform the Veterinary Medical Board if they have a change of address or name. For an address change form, go to              www.vmb.ca.gov/forms_pubs/address_change.pdf.  For a name change form, go to www.vmb.ca.gov/forms_pubs/name_change.pdf

Veterinary Health Care Team Brochure - www.vmb.ca.gov/forms_pubs/careteam.pdf

Radiation Safety Guide. Includes an open-book exam that fulfills the requirement for unregistered assistants to undergo radiation safety training prior to operating radiographic equipment. Available through the VMB at www.vmb.ca.gov/forms_pubs/radguide.pdf

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CaRVTA Publications

Alternate Route Handbook

 
Other Publications

PLIT Veterinary Safety Manual. 2009 Edition. $129 for the manual and CD. $59 for CD only (plus $5.95 shipping and handling for each order). Order through 800-228-7548 or www.avmaplit.com.

Radiation Safety Guide. Includes an open-book exam that fulfills the requirement for unregistered assistants to undergo radiation safety training prior to operating radiographic equipment. Available through the VMB at www.vmb.ca.gov/forms_pubs/radguide.pdf

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National

Alley Cat Allies
Marine Mammal Center
USDA National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (NDSDF)
Vet Med Team
Veterinary Learning Systems
Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT)
Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN)