Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians
Supporting Quality Veterinary CareRelated 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):
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AAHA ^ |
American Animal Hospital Association (Lakewood, Colorado) |
800-252-2242 |
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AALAS |
American Association Laboratory Animal Science |
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AAVSB |
American Association of Veterinary State Boards Reference site for state regulations, owner of VTNE; TIVA (Technician Information Verifying Agency) (transfer VTNE) |
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 |
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AVMA |
American Veterinary Medical Association |
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CAAHTT |
Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians |
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| 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 |
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NAVTA ^ |
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America |
703-740-8737 |
| VESPA |
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Practice Association |
www.VESPAssociation.org |
| VHMA | Veterinary Hospital Managers Association |
www.vhma.org |
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^ = CACVT is a member or is directly involved |
| AEMP |
Animal Emergency Management Program A program of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation |
303-539-7633
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CACP |
Colorado Alliance for Cruelty Prevention |
www.cobar.org/index.cfm/ID/20130/DPWCP/Colorado-Alliance-for-Cruelty-Prevention |
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CBAP |
Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection |
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| 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 |
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CFAWA ^ |
Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies |
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CLSD ^ |
Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs |
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CO VMRC |
Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps A program under AEMP |
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CVMA ^ |
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association |
303-318-0447 |
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CVMF^ |
Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation |
(new and improved!) |
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DAVMS |
Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society |
303-318-0447 |
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MDSA ^ |
Metro Denver Shelter Alliance |
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| PACFA | Pet Animal Care Facilities Act | www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-Main/CDAG/1185180319561?rendermode=preview |
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SBVM |
State Board of Veterinary Medicine (governing body of veterinarians in Colorado) |
www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians |
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^ = CACVT is a member of or is directly involved. |
Veterinary Technician Specialty Organizations
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AAEVT |
American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians |
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AIMVT* |
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technician |
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AVDT* |
Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians |
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AVECCT* |
Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care |
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AVTA* |
Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists |
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AZVT |
Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians |
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SVBT* |
Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians(officially in January 2009) |
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*Academies recognized by NAVTA. Completion of requirements results in a VTS designation. |
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Harrison Memorial Animal Hospital (HMAH) |
Provides donor-subsidized veterinary services for pets owned by economically disadvantaged families and individuals. |
303-722-5800 |
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Peer Assistance Services (PAS) |
Dedicated to quality, accessible prevention and intervention services in workplaces and communities, focusing on substance abuse and related issues. |
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 |
| Bayer Animal Health | www.bayer.com | Bayer resQ - the microchipping system chosen by the Colorado animal welfare community |
| Benefits & Incentives Group |
303-750-6200 x 25 |
Provides medical coverage. Contact Julie Johnson for assistance. |
| PetMaxx |
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global pet registration - search for missing pet with microchip number |
| Pet Link |
registration database for individual registration of pets |
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| 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. |
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Asilomar Accords |
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 |
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 |
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| Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund |
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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
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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. |