Veterinary SpecialtiesVeterinary Specialties

Currently, there are 21 AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations comprising 40 distinct specialties. More than 10,200 veterinarians have been awarded diplomate status in one or more of these 21 recognized veterinary specialty organizations by completing rigorous postgraduate training, education, and examination requirements.

What's the difference between a Society and an Academy?

A Society is for individuals interested in a specific discipline of veterinary medicine that must represent a distinct and identifiable specialty, supported by an existing veterinary specialty.

An Academy designates veterinary technicians receiving recognition as a specialty and is restricted to credentialed veterinary technicians, who must complete a formal process of education, training, experience and testing to qualify.

• A Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) is a veterinarian who has been certified by AVDC as having demonstrated specialist knowledge and expertise in veterinary dentistry as a result of completing the AVDC training requirements and having successfully passed the AVDC examination.

http://www.avdc.org/

American Veterinary Dental College

• Gives the technicians the opportunity to expand their knowledge and their professional value by becoming a credentialed specialist in the field of dentistry.

http://www.avdt.us/

Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians

 Anesthesiology is a service-oriented specialty. It is vital to the well-being of all animals requiring medications and procedures to prevent or alleviate pain and suffering. It plays a crucial role in veterinary medicine. Anesthesiologists have always recognized and respected their role in providing quality anesthesia service to animal patients, as well as their responsibility for instructing veterinary students.

http://www.acva.org/

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

• Promotes patient safety, consumer protection, professionalism and excellence in anesthesia care. The Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia is there to provide your pet with exceptional care before, during and after a procedure.  http://www.avta-vts.org/

Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists

• The mission of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is to enhance animal and human health by advancing veterinary internal medicine through training, education, and discovery.

http://www.acvim.org/

• A group of technicians from varied backgrounds who have come together to realize the formation of a new specialty organization specifically for veterinary technicians working in Internal Medicine.  Sub-specialties include:  small animal medicine, large animal medicine, cardiology, oncology and neurology.

http://www.aimvt.com/

Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

• If your pet should become injured, or suddenly develop an acute, life threatening disease he or she will need prompt, emergency care. A vigilant team lead by a veterinarian who is specialty trained in emergency and critical care will improve the quality of care your pet receives during this crucial time, likely resulting in a greater likelihood that he or she will survive.

http://acvecc.org/

  

• Has a goal of certifying Veterinary Technicians is to assure the veterinary profession and the public that AVECCT certified technicians possess the knowledge and experience needed to work effectively in a well equipped and staffed emergency or critical care facility. 

http://avecct.org/index

Academy of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Technicians

American College of Veterinary

Behaviorists

• The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists is a professional organization of veterinarians who are board-certified in the specialty of Veterinary Behavior.  Board-certified specialists are known as diplomates.

http://dacvb.org/

• Promotes excellence in the discipline of veterinary behavior medicine.  Veterinary Technician Specialists with behavior certification will demonstrate superior knowledge in scientifically - and humanely - based techniques of behavior health, problem prevention, training, management, and behavior modification.  The AVBT will advance the skills of veterinary technicians within the discipline of animal behavior and further their recognition as critical components of the veterinary behavior team in creating, maintaining, and strengthening the human-animal bond.

http://www.avbt.net/

Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians

• The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is an international specialty organization recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for certification of veterinarians with special expertise in zoological medicine.

http://www.aczm.org/

American College of Zoological Medicine

Association of Zoo Veterinary

Technicians

• Dedicated to all aspects of quality veterinary technical care in the field of zoo animal medicine.

http://www.azvt.org/