CVT Membership

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: the first year fee is $50.00. Annual renewal fees will be $35/year. Renewal for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians will require the successful completion of 12 hours of CE credit per year.  Please see the CE guidelines for renewal. 

Credentialed Members in this category shall be Veterinary Technicians who pass the VTNE, with a score of 425 or higher, and also fulfill one of the following criteria: 

 a. Be a graduate of a veterinary technician program accredited by the AVMA and recognized by the CTVTA Board of Directors. 

 b. Hold a degree from a program in Veterinary Technology which is not accredited by the AVMA or a Bachelor’s degree in animal or biological sciences and one year full time (minimum of 1500 hours) practical experience as a veterinary technician. 

 c. Hold an associate degree in animal or biological sciences and 3 years full time (minimum of 4500 hours) practical experience as a Veterinary Technician. 

 d. Be employed 4 years full time (minimum of 6000 hours) as a Veterinary Technician plus 18 semester hours (college credits) in animal or biological sciences. 

 e. Be employed 5 years full time (minimum of 7500 hours) as a Veterinary Technician. 

g. Individuals who are currently registered, certified or licensed as a Veterinary Technician another state, providing criteria for such status meets or exceeds the criteria of the CTVTA. 

STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE:  Once you have graduated & passed the VTNE you will be able to update your membership to a CVT.  To process this change you will need to email us directly.  Unfortunately this cannot be done through your personal profile on our website.  Upon receipt of your email you will receive an invoice for the $50 CVT membership dues.  Then you will be able to log into your profile to complete the CVT form & submit your documentation.

INFORMATION ABOUT WISCONSIN ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY

In Connecticut, state law does not CURRENTLY require individuals working as veterinary technicians to be licensed or credentialed. However, the Connecticut Veterinary Technician Association (CTVTA) supports professional standards within the field and recognizes individuals who meet established criteria to use the title Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

One pathway currently recognized by the CTVTA is the Alternate Pathway administered through the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board in Wisconsin. This pathway allows experienced veterinary assistants or technicians who have not graduated from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program to pursue credentialing based on documented education and supervised clinical experience.

Individuals utilizing this pathway must apply through the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board, which evaluates eligibility based on required documentation of veterinary practice experience and skills obtained under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Once eligibility is approved, candidates may apply to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

Upon successful completion of the VTNE and fulfillment of Wisconsin’s credentialing requirements, individuals may obtain Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) status through Wisconsin. The CTVTA may recognize these credentials as meeting the association’s standards for CVT designation.

Applicants should note that residency in Wisconsin is not required, and the application and documentation process can be completed remotely. Travel to Wisconsin is not necessary to participate in this pathway.

The CTVTA encourages individuals pursuing this route to ensure that all requirements of the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board are met and that appropriate documentation of experience and training is maintained throughout the process.

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