Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians
Supporting Quality Veterinary CareCareers in Veterinary Technology
AVMA has a wealth of information about careers in veterinary technology.
American Veterinary Medical Association
Topics include:
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Career Opportunities
- Education
- Distance Learning
- Salary
- Professional Regulation
- Veterinary Technician Specialties
- Veterinary Technician Associations
- For More Information
Another AVMA website area that is helpful is about education programs, www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp
Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
The VTNE is the primary national test which must be passed before one can become credentialed. It is distributed by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Visit their web site for more details: www.aavsb.org.
As of June 2010, the test is now computer based and one must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited program in order to sit for the test (exceptions are Alaska, Washington, and Delaware).
| Examination Windows | Application and Document Deadlines | State/Provincial Deadlines |
| July 15 - August 15 | June 15 | May be different than AAVSB. Check the Board & Agency Directory for contact information. |
| November 15 - December 15 | October 15 | |
| March 1 - March 31 | February 1 |
Additional Salary InformationCACVT has demographic and salary information available from a survey of its members.
Non-members may obtain a condensed version by visiting the FAQ section.
Members have access to the results of the full survey in the Members Only area (password information required).
Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. (VHMA)
2001 Salary & Benefits Survey, Published September 2002
518-433-8911, http://www.whma.org/, vhma@caphill.com
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Compensation & Benefits, Second Edition. Vital Statistics for Your Veterinary Practice.
Published 2002 by AAHA. 800-252-2242, http://www.aahanet.org/
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
2003 National Survey Summary, Published 2004 (updated every 3 years)
Available on their Web site: http://www.navta.net/ or call 765-742-2216
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
In July 2005, CVMA and Benefits & Incentives Group (BIG) of Denver conducted a survey on employee benefit packages CVMA members are providing their employees. Contact the CVMA office at 303.318.0447 or info@colovma.org for the results. The cost of the report is $35 for CVMA members and $75 for nonmembers.
For more salary information:
- file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Shawn/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/VetTechProgramsmainpageDM/www.salaryexpert.com
- Imigateway.coworkforce.com/Imigateway/ Select Colorado Occupational Projections on the left panel. This will bring you to more options to select from such as Colorado Labor Market Information Occupational Wages for 2005.
- www.bls.gov/bls/wages.htm You have to select what you want, such as Wages by Area and Occupation, Earnings by Industry, etc. For example, when you select Wages by Area and Occupation, a good one to select is For Over 800 Occupations. Then find Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.