Credentialing Exam Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to sit for the credentialing exam, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to both education and technical proficiency in veterinary technology. The following criteria outline the necessary qualifications:

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Points Required: Applicants must accrue at least 20 points from the below categories related to education and technical skills.
  • Time Frame: Points in categories e through i, and l/m must be earned within the four (4) years immediately before the application submission.
  • Credentialing Timeline: Applications can be submitted no sooner than four years after earning a veterinary technician credential or any other specialty credential (e.g., VTS, CVPM, LAT, rehabilitation certificate, etc.).
  • Category Representation: Points must be distributed across at least four (4) different categories, with no more than 10 points earned from any single category.

Point Allocation
10 Points Minimum from Categories A-I:

  1. Primary Author of a Textbook: A textbook used for the education of veterinary health care team members: 10 points

  2. Chapter Contributor/Co-Author of a Textbook: In a textbook used for the education of veterinary health care team members: 5 points

  3. Primary Author of a Textbook on Learning or Education: 5 points

  4. Chapter Contributor/Co-Author of a Textbook on Learning or Education: 5 points

  5. Author of a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article on Learning or Education: 5 points

  6. Author of a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article on Technical Skills related to veterinary technology: 3 points

  7. Primary Author/Co-Author of an Approved CE Course (jurisdictional, RACE, or equivalent) for veterinary staff: 2 points per CEU of the course

  8. Presenter of an Approved Seminar (45-90 minutes) on Learning or Education: 3 points

  9. Presenter of an Approved Seminar (45-90 minutes) on Technical Topics related to veterinary technology: 2 points

10 Points Minimum from Categories J-M:

  1. Bachelor, Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Education: 15 points

  2. Completion of a College-Level Credit Course in Education: 5 points

  3. Attendance at a Seminar (45-90 minutes) Related to Learning or Education: 3 points

  4. Attendance at a Seminar (45-90 minutes) on Technical Topics related to veterinary technology: 2 points