Thank you for visiting the Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN) website. AVECCTN is the first organization to be recognized by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (formerly known as the North American Veterinary Technicians Association) as a veterinary technician specialty. Veterinary Technicians who successfully meet the credential requirements and pass the AVECCTN examination are designated as Veterinary Technician Specialists (Emergenc
In January 2019, AVECCT Members overwhelmingly voted to change our name to AVECCTN. As our membership becomes more global, we have more and more members who are legally known as Nurses. We are currently in transition between the two names and expect to be fully and legally known as AVECCTN soon!!
AVECCTN is not a course or a school, but is a certifying body governed by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA). AVECCTN certifies veterinary technicians as Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care VTS(ECC). Achieving VTS(ECC) status is based on work experience over a three to five year period, continuing education, and accumulation of a myriad of advanced skills related to emergency and critical care. Once the minimum qualifications have been met,
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Veterinary Association Management - Leading Provider of Continuing Education for Veterinarians and the Best Veterinary Conferenc
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