Veterinary Technician School Accreditation

Importance of Accreditation

There are several national and state organizations that accredit programs subscribing to a higher standard of teaching. The most influential accrediting organization in the veterinary field is the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).

Associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs are the most commonly accredited vet tech programs. For a vet tech program to qualify for accreditation, the school is required to offer hands-on laboratory or clinical experience as well as classroom study.

Accreditation Defined

Accreditation means that a school or university has been approved by an accrediting organization, stating that the school fulfills the standards established by that organization.

Accreditation is voluntary. Not all schools volunteer for accreditation, while other schools may apply but fail to meet the requirements of the accrediting body. For this reason, accreditation is a good way for schools to distinguish themselves as meeting a high standard of quality.

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