Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive online Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) training program, designed to support the professional growth of current and aspiring veterinary assistants across the state. This program is available to individuals already working in veterinary practices as well as those seeking to enter the field. Anyone 16 years of age or older is eligible to enroll.
The CVA program was developed in partnership with the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and Patterson Veterinary Academy, and has been successfully implemented in hundreds of veterinary hospitals nationwide. Since its inception, the program has led to the certification of more than a thousand veterinary assistants, strengthening veterinary teams and improving patient care across the country. The VVMA is pleased to bring this proven program to Vermont, recognizing the benefits it offers to the profession and the animals it serves.
This training is both comprehensive and practical, combining online coursework with structured, hands-on, supervised on-the-job experience. Participants complete a documented skills checklist and receive real-world training within a veterinary practice, ensuring they develop the knowledge and competencies needed to succeed as veterinary assistants.
The VVMA hopes this program will better prepare individuals for successful careers as veterinary assistants and will help raise awareness of the many career pathways available within the veterinary profession. For some participants, the CVA program may also serve as a steppingstone toward becoming a certified veterinary technician.
For more information about the CVA program and enrollment details, please visit the VVMA website www.vtvets.org/overview-of-the-cva-program or email Executive Director Katherine Gray, DVM for more information at [email protected]
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