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Veterinary Specialties
Currently, there are 21 AVMA-recognized veterinary
specialty organizations comprising 40 distinct
specialties. More than 10,200 veterinarians have
been awarded diplomate status in one or more of
these 21 recognized veterinary specialty
organizations by completing rigorous postgraduate
training, education, and examination requirements.
What's the difference between a Society and an
Academy?
A Society is for individuals interested in a specific discipline of
veterinary medicine that must represent a distinct and identifiable
specialty, supported by an existing veterinary specialty.
An Academy designates veterinary technicians 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.
American Veterinary
Dental College
• A Diplomate of the American Veterinary
Dental College (AVDC) is a veterinarian
who has been certified by AVDC as having
demonstrated specialist knowledge and
expertise in veterinary dentistry as a result
of completing the AVDC training
requirements and having successfully
passed the AVDC examination.
http://www.avdc.org/
Academy of
Veterinary
Dental
Technicians
• Gives the technicians the opportunity to
expand their knowledge and their
professional value by becoming a
credentialed specialist in the field of
dentistry.
http://www.avdt.us/
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF VETERINARY
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Anesthesiology is a service-oriented specialty. It is vital to the
well-being of all animals requiring medications and
procedures to prevent or alleviate pain and suffering. It plays
a crucial role in veterinary medicine. Anesthesiologists have
always recognized and respected their role in providing
quality anesthesia service to animal patients, as well as their
responsibility for instructing veterinary students.
http://www.acva.org/
Academy of
Veterinary
Technician
Anesthetists
• Promotes patient safety, consumer protection,
professionalism and excellence in anesthesia
care. The Veterinary Technician Specialist in
Anesthesia is there to provide your pet with
exceptional care before, during and after a
procedure.
http://www.avta-vts.org/
• The mission of the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is
to enhance animal and human health
by advancing veterinary internal
medicine through training, education,
and discovery.
http://www.acvim.org/
Academy of
Internal
Medicine for
Veterinary
Technicians
• A group of technicians from varied backgrounds
who have come together to realize the formation
of a new specialty organization specifically for
veterinary technicians working in Internal
Medicine. Sub-specialties include: small animal
medicine, large animal medicine,
cardiology, oncology and neurology.
http://www.aimvt.com/
• If your pet should become injured, or suddenly
develop an acute, life threatening disease he or
she will need prompt, emergency care. A vigilant
team lead by a veterinarian who is specialty
trained in emergency and critical care will
improve the quality of care your pet receives
during this crucial time, likely resulting in a
greater likelihood that he or she will survive.
http://acvecc.org/
Academy of Veterinary Emergency Critical
Care Technicians
• 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.
http://avecct.org/index
American College of Veterinary
Behaviorists
• The American College of Veterinary
Behaviorists is a professional organization
of veterinarians who are board-certified in
the specialty of Veterinary
Behavior. Board-certified specialists are
known as diplomates.
http://dacvb.org/
Academy of
Veterinary
Behavior
Technicians
• 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/
American College of
Zoological Medicine
• The American College of Zoological
Medicine (ACZM) is an international
specialty organization recognized by the
American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA) for certification of veterinarians
with special expertise in zoological
medicine.
http://www.aczm.org/
Association of Zoo
Veterinary
Technicians
• Dedicated to all aspects of quality
veterinary technical care in the field of zoo
animal medicine.
http://www.azvt.org/