Other Certifications for Veterinary Technologists
Name of Program | Designation or Certification Achieved | Program
Description |
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Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse | CCRVN | Veterinary technicians/nurses with credentials including CVT, LVT, RVT, AHT or those who have completed a two-year veterinary technology program will be certified as Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurses (CCRVN) if they are working under the direction of a rehabilitation-certified veterinarian or physical therapist. | Canine Rehab Institute |
Canine Rehabilitation Certificate | CCRP | The Canine Rehabilitation Certificate Program (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee is the only RACE approved, university credential program for canine rehabilitation available to Veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Student in one of the accepted professions. | U of Tenn – CCRP |
RECOVER Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification for Veterinary Professionals | RECOVER ALS/BLS | RECOVER certification signifies one’s knowledge and skills are up to date with current evidence-based guidelines. RECOVER offers certification for veterinary professionals in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) through a 2-step process involving online and in-person training. Certification is maintained by completing the online recertification course every 2 years. Veterinary professionals may also become certified RECOVER BLS and ALS instructors through an additional certification process. | RECOVER Initiative |
Animal Hospice & Palliative Care Certificate Course – AAHA | Improve end-of-life care for your patients, clients and yourself. Open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and all other members of the veterinary team, the Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Certificate Program is an online continuing education course covering topics in animal hospice, palliative care, and the euthanasia experience. | AAHA Hospital and Palliative Care Certificate | |
Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy – AAHA | CAETA | Dr. Kathleen Cooney, founder and director of education at the CompanionAnimal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) guides learners in this course, which explores and hones the comprehensive skillset required in companion animal euthanasia. Within the ten-module course,participants explore topics including pre–euthanasia and anesthesia protocols, euthanasia techniques, pharmacology and physiology, caregiver considerations, challenging situations, team support, and more. | CAETA – AAHA |
Diabetes Educator Certificate Program – AAHA | Successful management of diabetes mellitus takes nothing less than a team effort. While technicians have always had a role in diabetes management, completion of this course will empower them to be the team’s “go-to” supporter of diabetic pets and the people who care for them. | AAHA Diabetes Educator Certificate | |
AAEVT Equine Certificate Program | AAEVT Certified Equine Veterinary Technician | Current AVMA accredited programs tend to focus very little on the academics, skills, resources, and training required for proficiency as an equine veterinary assistant or technician. Because these skills are needed by the equine practitioner and are essential for Assistants, Technicians and other Staff to master, the AAEVT has designed this certification program (hosted by VetStream) for the equine veterinary community outside of the accredited AVMA programs. | AAEVT |
Animal Sports Therapy Rehabilitation (Equine) | ASTR | Our flagship program, the Animal Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (ASTR) certification, is a post-graduate, 302-hour course designed exclusively for licensed professionals | Academy of Animal Sport Science |
Canine Osteoarthritis Case Manager Certificate Program | Although all modules of study may be viewed by all participants, some modules have been identified for use by the Veterinarian and some modules have been identified for use by the veterinarian and the vet tech. The course is designed to give all team members the information they need to operate effectively as a team member in OA case management. | University of Tennessee – Knoxville | |
Certified Canine Fitness Trainer Program | CCFT | This program will provide an overview of the regulatory issues involved in this field of practice, canine anatomy and physiology, behavior, nutrition, first aid and emergency procedures, and an overview of pharmacology and pharmacologic precautions. An emphasis is included on prevention and care of athletic injuries, canine strength and conditioning, therapeutic modalities, and assessment of fitness. Canine sports and working dogs and the requirements of their various sports and activities are also covered. | University of Tennessee – Knoxville |
Certified Equine Rehabilitation Assistant for RVTs | CERA | Three parts – Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation, Equine Athletics and a Case Study Submission | Animal Rehabilitation Institute |
Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program | CERP | In cooperation with the Colorado State University Orthopaedic Research Center, the University of Tennessee (in 2004) developed the only university-based, RACE approved credential program in equine rehabilitation. The Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program (CERP) is a sequence of postgraduate courses for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, physical therapists or students of these professions, which include case studies and a cumulative examination. The CERP program is designed to guide the practitioner from the theoretical foundations to the clinical applications of equine rehabilitation. | University of Tennessee |
Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner | CVPP | IVAPM’s certification program was designed to be challenging and achievable. It is also a platform and incentive for continued learning about the many disciplines capable of enhancing comfort in animal patients. | IVAPM |
Companion Animal Pain Management Certificate Program | This course is designed to help veterinarians and vet techs identify the pathologies that will benefit from effective pain management practices. It provides an in-depth discussion of the neurobiology of acute and chronic pain. | University of Tennessee – Knoxville | |
Nutrition Case Management Online Certificate Program | NCM | This certificate program will provide veterinarians and veterinary technicians with an overall understanding of nutrition in veterinary medicine. A knowledgeable veterinary team can provide their patients with the safest and most effective treatment options in animal nutrition. | University of Tennessee – Knoxville |
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue – TLAER | Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER TM) is not disaster medicine. It is not field (ditch) medicine. TLAER does NOT refer to “salvage / rescue” of neglected, starving or abused animals – although many of the techniques may be utilized on those types of scenes or in rehabilitation facilities. It is the practical Considerations, Behavioral Understanding, Specialty Equipment, Techniques, Methodologies and Tactics behind the safe extrication of a live large animal from entrapments (trailer wrecks, ditches, mud, barn fires) in local emergencies and disaster areas. | TLAER | |
Veterinary Massage & Rehabilitation Therapy Program | A 142 hours Post-Graduate Education Certification Program open to licensed veterinarians; licensed or certified veterinary technicians; licensed physical therapists; licensed nurses; licensed/certified massage therapists or any other licensed health care professional. | The Healing Oasis | |
Veterinary Human Support Certificate | The Veterinary Human Support Certificate provides education for animal related professionals on the four areas of Veterinary Social Work. | The University of Tennessee – Knoxville |