Categories of Membership

Hanging LakeHanging Lake CACVT has a two-year membership/certification period -- July 1 to June 30 of even-numbered years. There are different types of membership, as listed here. Please contact the CACVT office if you need additional help in selecting the membership that will meet your needs (info@cacvt.com). Our courteous staff is here to help you.

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Active Association Membership - two year certification period

  • Graduates from an AVMA-accredited program who have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (based on the PES criterion reference score).
  • Individuals will have full CACVT benefits and will be considered a CVT in good standing in the state of Colorado as long as they meet CE requirements established by the Certification Branch.
  • Persons transferring into Colorado must (1) meet requirements established by the Certification Branch and (2) either provide a copy of their VTNE scores or have their VTNE score transferred to CACVT by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) 877/698-8486 or http://www.aavsb.org/.
  • We have reciprocity from other states.
  • Continuing Education credits are required to maintain certification.
  • Active Association Membership Form

Inactive Association Membership - two year period

  • For current CACVT members who need a brief sabbatical from the full status category.
  • Must be applied for.
  • You must be a member in good standing of CACVT prior to applying for this category, that is you have submitted all your CE requirements from the last certification period.
  • This status will be good for this certification period only. You will have to reapply for this category at the next certification period, if eligible.
  • You may only apply for this status at the beginning of each full certification period. You may only be inactive for two consecutive certification periods.
  • A total of 8 hours of CE is required between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2008 to maintain this status (standard CE guidelines apply). The title of CVT will not be valid during this time. If at any time you wish to become fully activated again (active CVT category), please contact CACVT (info@cacvt.com) for details.
  • Inactive Association Membership Form

Associate Membership - two year period

  • Includes veterinarians, assistants, receptionists, other healthcare team members or technicians credentialed in other states.
  • Hospitals may purchase the Techniques newsletter to keep their employees informed.
  • Associate Membership Form

Student Membership - one year period

Certification Only - two year certification period

  • Graduates from an AVMA-accredited program who have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (based on the PES criterion reference score).
  • Individuals may maintain CVT status without joining CACVT as long as they meet the defined requirements established by the Certification Branch. Individuals will have no CACVT benefits, but will be considered a CVT in good standing in the state of Colorado.
  • Persons transferring into Colorado must (1) meet requirements established by the Certification Branch and (2) either provide a copy of their VTNE scores or have their VTNE score transferred by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) 877/698-8486 or http://www.aavsb.org/.
  • Continuing Education credits are required to maintain certification.
  • Certification Only Membership Form

Newsletter Only - one year subscription

  • Ideal for animal-related organizations to receive this monthly publication.
  • Newsletter Form

Membership Application Forms

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