Credential By Exam

Applicants eligible to obtain a credential by examination are individuals who have recently graduated from an AVMA-accredited school AND passed the VTNE. The credential process includes submission and approval of the following:

1. Completed application for credential by examination (see link below).
2. Verification of graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program via official transcripts emailed to information@cacvt.org.
3. Verification of a passing VTNE score
   • VTNE scores for tests taken in Colorado will be directly reported to CACVT by AAVSB. No action is needed.
   • VTNE scores for tests taken outside of Colorado but had Colorado selected as the preferred/primary jurisdiction on the VTNE application will be directly reported to CACVT by AAVSB. No action is needed.
   • VTNE scores for tests taken outside of Colorado with a different location selected as the preferred/primary jurisdiction on the VTNE application will need to be sent to CACVT via an online score VAULT transfer through AAVSB.
     • Choose Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine as the jurisdiction.
   • VTNE scores must be received by CACVT before an application is eligible for processing. 
4. Credentialing fee of $100 for the 2-year credentialing cycle*. This amount may be prorated for applicant’s submitted mid-cycle. The fee is collected with application submission.

Once all application requirements are fulfilled and approved, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions on registering with DORA to complete the 2-step process.