Related Links

National Organizations

AAHA ^	American Animal Hospital Association (Lakewood, Colorado)	http://www.aahanet.org/
AALAS	American Association Laboratory Animal Science	http://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)	http://www.aavsb.org/
AVMA	American Veterinary Medical Association	http://www.avma.org/
CAAHTT	Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians	http://www.caahtt-acttsa.ca/
NAVTA ^	National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America	http://www.navta.net/
VHMA	Veterinary Hospital Managers Association	http://www.vhma.org/
^ = CACVT is a member or is directly involved

Colorado-Based Organizations

CACP ^	Colorado Alliance for Cruelty Prevention	http://www.cobar.org/index.cfm/ID/20130/DPWCP/Colorado-Alliance-for-Cruelty-Prevention/
CBAP	Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection	http://ww.colorado.gov/ag/animals/
CFAWA ^	Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies	http://www.cfawa.org/
CLSD ^	Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs	http://www.livingsafelywithdogs.org/
CO VMRC	Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps	http://cosart.org/COVMRC.htm
CVMA ^	Colorado Veterinary Medical Association	http://www.colovma.org/
CVMF	Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation	http://www.cvmf.org/
DAVMS	Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society	http://www.davms.org/
MDSA ^	Metro Denver Shelter Alliance	http://www.saverate.org/
SBVM	State Board of Veterinary Medicine (governing body of veterinarians in Colorado)	http://www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians contains practice act
^ = CACVT is	a member or is	directly involved

Veterinary Technician Specialty Organizations

AAEVT	American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians	http://www.aaevt.org/
AIMVT*	Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians	http://www.aimvt.org/
AVDT*	Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians	http://www.avdt.us/
AVECCT*	Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care	http://www.avecct.org/
AVTA*	Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists	http://www.avta-vts.org/
AZVT	Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians	http://www.azvt.org/
SVBT	Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians	http://www.svbt.org/
*Academies recognized by NAVTA. Completion of requirements results in a VTS designation.

Services

HMAH	Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital	http://www.hmah.org/
PAS	Peer Assistance Services	http://www.peerassist.org/

Business Organizations

http://www.bayer.com/	Bayer resQ - the microchipping system chosen by the Colorado animal welfare community
http://www.petmaxx.com/	global pet registration - search for missing pet with microchip number
http://www.petlink.net/	registration database for individual registration of pets
http://www.fd.com/	Fort Dodge recognizes October as Pet Wellness Month

Other

Asilomar Accords	http://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	http://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	http://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.
HOLA		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.