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

800-252-2242

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
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

703-740-8737

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

^ = CACVT is a member or is directly involved

   

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

CLSD ^

Coalition for Living 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

(new and improved!)

DAVMS

Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society

www.davms.org

303-318-0447

MDSA ^

Metro Denver Shelter Alliance

 

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

^  =  CACVT is a member

of or is directly involved.

   

Veterinary Technician Specialty Organizations

AAEVT

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians

www.aaevt.org

AIMVT*

Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technician

www.aimvt.org

AVDT*

Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians

www.avdt.us

AVECCT*

Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

www.avecct.org

AVTA*

Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists

www.avta-vts.org

AZVT

Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians

www.azvt.org

SVBT*

Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians(officially in January 2009)

www.svbt.org

*Academies recognized by NAVTA. Completion of requirements results in a VTS designation.

   

Services

Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital (HMAH)

Provides donor-subsidized veterinary services for pets owned by economically disadvantaged families and individuals.

www.hmah.org

303-722-5800

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
Website with a discussion forum for animal caregivers
www.compassionfatigue.org
 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.
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.