Related Links

Links to the CACVT website will be only to other Professional Associations and partners that have a formed and established connection with CACVT. All other links will need approval of the Website committee and may be limited to veterinary-related websites. 

Listed below (click on name to go directly there):

National Organizations

Colorado-Based Organizations

VTS Organizations

Services

Business Organizations
Other

 

National Organizations

AAHA

American Animal Hospital Association (Lakewood, Colorado)

www.aahanet.org

 

AALAS

American Association Laboratory Animal Science

www.aalas.org

AAVSB

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Reference site for state regulations, owner of VTNE; TIVA (Technician Information Verifying Agency) (transfer VTNE)

www.aavsb.org

877-698-8482

AVDC
American Veterinary Dental College - information on anesthesia-free cleanings.
www.avdc.org
AVFP Association for Veterinary Family Practice
http://avfp.org

AVMA

American Veterinary Medical Association

www.avma.org

CAAHTT

Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians

www.caahtt-acttsa.ca

CAPC
Companion Animal Parasite Council
www.capcvet.org
CATalyst
Collective groups working to benefit cats www.catalystcouncil.org
CVBD
Canine Vector-Borne Diseases
www.cvbd.org
FDA
US Food and Drug Administration, animal & veterinary division
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/default.htm
HSVMA Field Services
Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Field Services Program
www.ruralareavet.org
Morris Animal Foundation

Resources and information available in a number of areas.

Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet

Canine Cancer Campaign

Veterinary Memorial Card

Happy Healthy Cat Campaign

Equine Health and Performance

www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org

www.ThankYourVet.org

www.CureCanineCancer.org

www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org/veterinarian

www.Research4Cats.org

www.MAFEquineResearch.org

NAVTA

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

www.navta.net

 

VESPA
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Practice Association
www.VESPAssociation.org
VHMA Veterinary Hospital Managers Association
www.vhma.org

 

   

Colorado-Based Organizations

AEMP

Animal Emergency Management Program

A program of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation

www.coloradosart.org

 

303-539-7633 

 

CACP

Colorado Alliance for Cruelty Prevention

www.cobar.org/index.cfm/ID/20130/DPWCP/Colorado-Alliance-for-Cruelty-Prevention

CBAP

Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection

www.colorado.gov/ag/animals

CDA Colorado Department of Agriculture www.colorado.gov/ag/animals
click here for a PDF summarizing various links on the CDA Web site and the CO Dept of Public Health and Environment (such as Consumer Protection, PACFA, zoonotic disease, and more).
CDPHE Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment www.cdphe.state.co.us

CFAWA

Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies

www.cfawa.org

CHS & SPCA
Colorado Humane Society & SPCA assists the CO Bureau of Animal Protection and local law enforcement on the Eastern plains. Deals with animal abuse and neglect. http://coloradohumane.org

CLSD

Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs.
Assistance about dangerous dog laws and education on how to live safely with dogs

www.livingsafelywithdogs.org

CO VMRC

Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps

A program under AEMP

http://cosart.org/COVMRC.htm

CVMA

Colorado Veterinary Medical Association

www.colovma.org

303-318-0447

CVMF  

Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation

www.cvmf.org

 

DAVMS

Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society

www.davms.org

303-318-0447

MDSA

Metro Denver Shelter Alliance

A coalition of more than 25 public and private shelters, rescues and other animal service providers committed to saving pets and fostering responsible pet ownership in our community. 

 

PACFA Pet Animal Care Facilities Act www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-Main/CDAG/1185180319561?rendermode=preview

SBVM

State Board of Veterinary Medicine (governing body of veterinarians in Colorado)

www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians
contains practice act

Veterinary Technician Specialty Organizations

Please visit "Technician Specialties" located under the "CACVT Rosters" area.

Or click here to go direcctly there. 

Services

Peer Assistance Services (PAS)

Dedicated to quality, accessible prevention and intervention services in workplaces and communities, focusing on substance abuse and related issues.

www.peerassist.org

866-369-0039

Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project

Compassion Fatigue for the Veterinary Team

Website with a discussion forum for animal caregivers

Information about compassion fatigue and resources for assistance. 

www.compassionfatigue.org

www.katherinedobbs.com 

 Salary Expert
 Career tools and compensation for professionals
www.salaryexpert.com

Business Organizations

Bayer Animal Health www.bayer.com Bayer resQ - the microchipping system chosen by the Colorado animal welfare community
Benefits & Incentives Group

www.bigroupinc.com

303-750-6200 x 25

Provides medical coverage. Contact Julie Johnson for assistance.
Hill's Pet Nutrition

www.hillsvet.com/practice-management/staff-training-tools 

www.hillsvet.com/practice-management/client-communication.html 

Staff Training Tools

 

Client Communication

PetMaxx

www.petmaxx.com

 

global pet registration - search for missing pet with microchip number

Pet Link

www.petlink.net

registration database for individual registration of pets

Veterinary Learning Systems www.vetlearn.com
 Veterinary Learning Systems, publisher of Compendium, Compendium Equine, Veterinary Technician, and Veterinary Forum. Featuring archived and new journal content, Web exclusive videos and slideshows, discussion boards, classifieds, and an event calendar.

Other

Asilomar Accords

www.asilomaraccords.org

The purpose is to develop relationships and common use of terms in the animal welfare community in order to reduce the euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the US. For example, the terms "limited admission" (not "no kill") and "open admission" are now appropriate terminology.
Vet Contact

www.vetcontact.com

This is a veterinary meeting point where a variety of associations are listed. Click on "specialization" (under profession in left column), then click on "North America" at the top of the page

Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund

www.savecoloradopets.org

 

The CPOF is a check off box on the Colorado Income Tax form. Revenue benefits spay/neuter programs in underserved areas of Colorado.

Chip Your Cat
www.chipyourcat.com
An educational site about cats and why more attention should be paid to our feline friends.
Microchip Lookup Tool www.petmicrochiplookup.org Microchip Lookup Tool! A new innovation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
HOLA www.davms.org

 

Hispanic Outreach and Linkage Alliance

Supported by MDSA, this group focuses on outreach to the Spanish-speaking community to share knowledge to improve animal health and well being. Language classes and resources are available.

9 to5 Colorado Chapter
www.9to5.org/local/co Dedicated to the issues that directly affect women in the workplace. They work to involve women in improving policies addressing pay equity, work/family issues, sexual harassment, discrimination, welfare, unemployment and protections for temporary and part-time workers.