About CACVT – CACVT

CACVT is the credentialing entity and professional association for Colorado’s veterinary technicians.

Established in 1976, CACVT upholds the highest eligibility and maintenance standards for credentialed veterinary technicians nationwide. CACVT is governed by a board of directors, made up of and elected by members. The board acts in the best interest of the association and its constituents and provides strategic direction for the association.

OUR MISSION

To credential and empower veterinary technicians, creating sustainable positive impact in the veterinary community.

OUR VISION

Advocacy, community and opportunity for veterinary technicians at every stage of their career.

Strategic Priorities

ADVOCACY

Promote the value of veterinary technicians to increase visibility and advancement

ENGAGEMENT

Increase member connections to enhance the community

RESOURCE

Provide tools and resources to drive individual growth

COMMUNICATION

Deliver relevant and timely information to the CACVT community

Our Values

SUSTAINABLE IMPACT

To have a positive, lasting effect by providing the tools and resources to support success in the veterinary field

PROFESSIONALISM

To hold oneself to the standards expected by the job title

INTEGRITY

Conducting oneself with honor and abiding by the profession’s Code of Ethics

COMMUNITY

Fostering an inclusive environment with value placed on stewardship and outreach

EMPOWERMENT

Providing the means for elevating the profession from within

As Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine’s approved veterinary technician credentialing entity, CACVT provides verification that all veterinary technician applicants meet basic qualifications to apply for registration and that all veterinary technician specialist designation applicant hold a current certification from a VTS academy approved by NAVTA.

As the professional association for Colorado’s veterinary technicians, CACVT provides member benefits, discounted CACVT event registration, advocacy for veterinary technicians, and more. We serve all types of members, including veterinary technology students, retired veterinary technicians, and any other veterinary industry staff. Learn more about membership and membership types.

Not sure what a professional association is? According to the Collins dictionary, a professional association is “a body of persons engaged in the same profession, usually formed to control entry into the profession, maintain standards, and represent the profession in discussions with other bodies.”

CACVT is the credentialing entity and professional association for Colorado’s veterinary technicians.

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION