Join the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association!

Please note: All membership applications and certification renewals must be submitted online.

Applications or renewals mailed to the MVTA office will not be accepted.

Certificated Veterinary Technician (CVT) - New Member Full membership

Open graduates of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Nursing program

New CVT Application Requirements

The following must be uploaded to the online new certification application form.

• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology/Veterinary Nursing program

• Diploma or college transcripts showing a degree in veterinary technology or veterinary nursing, if not clearly displayed on the diploma required.

• Passing score on the VTNE within the past 3-years
• AAVSB documentation that includes the actual numerical score required.

Use the link below to apply for new membership as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

New certification application- $65

Applications may take 1 to 2 weeks to process

Certification via reciprocity

Open to veterinary technicians who are currently credentialed in a state other than Massachusetts who are graduates of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Nursing program.

Reciprocity Application Requirements

The following must be uploaded to the online new certification application form.

• Current credential, in another state, as a veterinary technician.
• A copy of a current certification, license, or registration required
• A passing score on the VTNE
• AAVSB documentation that includes the actual numerical score or AAVSB Vault transfer required
• There is no time limit for VTNE Scores when applying via reciprocity.
• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology/Veterinary Nursing program
• Diploma or college transcripts showing a degree in veterinary technology or veterinary nursing, if not clearly displayed on the diploma required. 

Certification via reciprocity application - $65

 Applications may take 1 to 2 weeks to process.

CVT Renewal Applications

An email renewal reminder will be sent in October of each year containing the link to that year's renewal application. A link will also be available on the "Members Only" page. Use the link at the top of this page to log in. 

Click here for CVT Renewal Information.

Renewal applications may take 3 to 4 weeks to process.

Has your membership and certification lapsed for more than one year?

Please email [email protected] for information and a link to an online lapsed renewal form. Please note 12 CE credits per year and a renewal fee of $50 per year plus a $25 late fee per year are required to renew.

Individuals whose membership and certification have lapsed for more than 3 years are ineligible for renewal and must reapply and meet all current MVTA requirements. (See new CVT application requirements above).