Certified Veterinary Assistant
Students completing the Veterinary Technology Program at CCTE may apply for Level I Certification as a Veterinary Assistant (CVA) through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA).
Requirements:
Requirements:
- 500 hours of clinical experience under the supervision of a DVM or RVT (up to 200 hours may be achieved under teacher supervision in the classroom)
- Mastering all required Level I material - topics discussed in class
- Gaining and demonstrating the hands-on skills listed on the Skills Validation Checklist
- Exam Application and Skills Validation Checklist completed and approved by the DVM or RVT
- Cost of exam an application for Certification ($125)
- Successful completion of the certification examination (70%)