MVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant Program
Animal Care Technologies (ACT) and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) are proud to bring you the Certified Veterinary Assistant Training Program Online. This program allows you to work in a hospital while learning online. It is great for anyone interested in becoming a veterinary assistant, but must be accompanied by 90 days of work experience (or part-time equivalent) if certification by the MVMA is desired. This CVA course of study blends four essential elements into a program that leads to certification as a veterinary assistant by the MVMA.
- Online Curriculum - 10 units comprised of approximately 100 veterinary videos and Power Point presentations
- Work Experience - A 90-day working apprenticeship in the veterinary hospital of your choice
- Practical Skills - The CVA student must demonstrate numerous hands-on skills for their supervising DVM or RVT.
- CVA Final Exam
The CVA Online Program delivers the curriculum anywhere, anytime (requires a high-speed Internet connection). Upon completion, a certificate is issued demonstrating one's competency in the basic skills required of a veterinary assistant. Levels 1 and 2 are now available.
