VTS Academies 

An Academy designates veterinary technicians and technologists receiving recognition as a specialty and is restricted to credentialed veterinary technicians, who must complete a formal process of education, training, experience and testing to qualify.

The information compiled on this page is shared from the NAVTA Specialties page, click here for more information.

The following Academies have met the NAVTA CVTS requirements for full recognition

NAVTA Academy Academy Information Academy Website
The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians AVECCT has a goal of certifying Veterinary Technicians is to assure the veterinary profession and the public that AVECCT certified technicians possess the knowledge and experience needed to work effectively in a well-equipped and staffed emergency or critical care facility. https://www.avecct.org/how-to-become-a-member
The Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians AVDT gives the technicians the opportunity to expand their knowledge and their professional value by becoming a credentialed specialist in the field of animal dentistry http://www.avdt.us/
The Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians AIMVT promotes the interest in and advances the skills of Veterinary Technicians within the disciplines of veterinary internal medicine by providing cutting edge continuing education, working with veterinarians to advocate for superior patient care, providing client education, and ensuring consumer protection. Sub-specialties include: Cardiology, Equine Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Production Animal Internal Medicine, and Small Animal Internal Medicine. http://www.aimvt.com/
The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia AVTAA promotes patient safety, consumer protection, professionalism and excellence in anesthesia care and pain management. The Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia is there to provide your pet with exceptional care before, during and after a procedure. http://www.avtaa-vts.org/index.pml
The Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians AVZMT created specifically for veterinary technicians working in zoological medicine. The AVZMT offers the opportunity for zoo technicians to demonstrate excellence in the field. https://azvt.org/AVZMT/

The following Academies have meet the NAVTA CVTS requirements for provisional recognition

NAVTA Academy Academy Information Academy Website
The Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses  ALAVTN is designed to promote excellence in animal welfare and medical care for animals used in laboratory animal settings by specialization in veterinary technology/nursing in the distinct field of Laboratory Animal Medicine. For more information, http://www.alavtn.org/
The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians AVBT promotes excellence in the discipline of veterinary behavior medicine. Veterinary Technician Specialists with behavior certification will demonstrate superior knowledge in scientifically – and humanely – based techniques of behavior health, problem prevention, training, management, and behavior modification. The AVBT will advance the skills of veterinary technicians within the discipline of animal behavior and further their recognition as critical components of the veterinary behavior team in creating, maintaining, and strengthening the human-animal bond. http://www.avbt.net/
The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians AVCPT was created to advance the area of and promote excellence in the discipline of veterinary clinical pathology. http://www.avcpt.net/
The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice AVTCP is modeled after the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, this academy has developed three initial species-specific categories: canine/feline, avian/exotic and production animal. The academy’s credentialed veterinary technicians provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in a range of clinical disciplines within their species specialty. http://avtcp.org/
The Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians The purpose of ADVT is to promote excellence through specialization in the discipline of veterinary dermatology by demonstrating an advanced proficiency of dermatologic procedures, working with the veterinary team and client to advocate superior patient care, and providing cutting-edge continuing education. http://www.vetdermtech.com/
The Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians AEVNT’s mission is to advance the education and professional recognition of credentialed equine veterinary technicians who display excellence in, and dedication to, providing superior nursing care to equine patients. http://www.aevnt.org/
The Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians Our mission is to provide assistance in veterinary physical rehabilitation, encouraging veterinary professionals and colleagues to further their education, while improving the quality of animals’ lives. http://www.aprvt.com/
The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians AVNT was created to develop and support the area of veterinary nutrition, develop the knowledge and expertise of veterinary technicians to become certified in the field of nutrition and endorse technicians as a vital part of the veterinary nutrition profession. http://nutritiontechs.com/
Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians AVOT advocates for ocular health while advancing the knowledge and practice standards in the field of Ophthalmology. The Academy operates under the guidance of NAVTA and ACVO to foster yearly continuing education, professional development, and networking with industry partners. http://www.avot-vts.org/
The Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians AVST encourages experienced surgical technicians to enhance their education and training by pursuing a surgical specialty. AVST will provide a standardized route through which technicians may qualify for a national examination to become a VTS (Surgery). http://www.avst-vts.org/
The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging The AVTDI is comprised of veterinary technicians dedicated to performing a higher level of veterinary Diagnostic Imaging modalities such as: digital radiographs, fluoroscopic special procedures, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine imaging. http://avtdi.org/