As defined in CRS Section 12-315-104(25), CACVT is the credentialing organization appointed by the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine (SBVM). CACVT’s primary purpose is to establish credentialing criteria and verify credentials for veterinary technicians in the state of Colorado as set forth in the Veterinary Practice Act (VPA). Additionally, to verify that persons have met, and continue to meet regularly, the established criteria necessary to qualify for registration with DORA as a Registered Veterinary Technician under the VPA and its underlying rules and regulations.
Beginning January 1, 2024, the titles Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and Veterinary Technician (VT) are restricted to individuals who have received a registration from DORA. An individual with a PVT registration does not qualify to use the protected titles.
Title misrepresentation complaints can be filed directly with DORA. For assistance, please reach out to regulation@cacvt.org.
CACVT does not regulate or discipline the practice of veterinary medicine. We cannot investigate or act on complaints involving medical care, patient outcomes, or clinical decision-making by veterinary technicians, veterinarians, or veterinary practices. Concerns involving medical malpractice, substandard care, improper treatment, misdiagnosis, medication errors, anesthesia complications, patient injury, or patient death must be filed directly with the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
👉 Report medical care concerns to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine HERE.
Complaints involving medical care submitted to CACVT will not be reviewed or responded to.
CACVT is the credentialing organization for Colorado’s registered veterinary technicians. We investigate credential-related concerns only, including:
Falsification of credentialing or renewal information
Failure to maintain credential eligibility requirements
Violations related specifically to credential status
If your concern relates to whether someone is properly credentialed or misusing professional titles, you may submit a complaint using this form. All complaints are handled according to CACVT’s Disciplinary Process.
If a complaint is filed anonymously, CACVT is unable to file a complaint with the SBVM or follow up with the filer.
If you would like help deciding which agency is most appropriate to file a complaint with, we are happy to help. Please reach out to regulation@cacvt.org for further discussion.
CACVT does not regulate or discipline the practice of veterinary medicine. We cannot investigate or act on complaints involving medical care, patient outcomes, or clinical decision-making by veterinary technicians, veterinarians, or veterinary practices. Concerns involving medical malpractice, substandard care, improper treatment, misdiagnosis, medication errors, anesthesia complications, patient injury, or patient death must be filed directly with the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
👉 Report medical care concerns to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine HERE.
Complaints involving medical care submitted to CACVT will not be reviewed or responded to.
CACVT is the credentialing organization for Colorado’s registered veterinary technicians. We investigate credential-related concerns only, including:
Falsification of credentialing or renewal information
Failure to maintain credential eligibility requirements
Violations related specifically to credential status
If your concern relates to whether someone is properly credentialed or misusing professional titles, you may submit a complaint using this form. All complaints are handled according to CACVT’s Disciplinary Process.
If a complaint is filed anonymously, CACVT is unable to file a complaint with the SBVM or follow up with the filer.
If you would like help deciding which agency is most appropriate to file a complaint with, we are happy to help. Please reach out to regulation@cacvt.org for further discussion.
Should a complaint require further action, the individual subject to the complaint will be provided written notification of the nature of the complaint and provided an opportunity to respond in writing. Should it become necessary, the complaint will be discussed in a hearing with the CACVT Credentialing Council.
Erin Henninger, Executive Director
Jen Steckline, Membership Director
Lisa Visnosky, Credentialing Coordinator
2000 S Colorado Blvd
Bldg 1-2000
Denver, CO 80222
Business Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8am-4pm
Friday: 8am-11am
Sat-Sun: Closed
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