Certified Veterinary Assistant Program

Certified Veterinary Assistant Program

Create career opportunities for your students & staff


The Delaware VMA is pleased to introduce the new Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) program. Veterinary assistants now have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and enhance the skills needed to increase their value as a member of the veterinary practice team.  Students in animal health programs can earn professional certification, gaining a competitive edge and accelerating their career in veterinary care.


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The Program


The Delaware Veterinary Medical Association now recognizes and certifies the designation of Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA). As such, DVMA, in partnership with Patterson Veterinary Academy (PVA), is proud to offer veterinary medical personnel the opportunity to expand their professional growth by offering an online CVA program.


This CVA program creates a solid foundation for animal health professionals, enabling them to become more informed, skilled, and trusted members of their teams.

Online Education

Approximately 40 hours of videos and web based training on basic veterinary assisting fundamentals.


Skills Development

A CVA must demonstrate competency in dozens of foundational skills.


Work Experience

On-the-job training is an important element in this educational model. The CVA is required to accumulate 500 hours of practical, supervised work experience.


Testing

An online exam comprised of 100 randomly generated questions ensures that CVAs possess a sound knowledge base.


For Students & Veterinary Hospitals


  1. Provides strong foundational skills and education in a variety of areas, including patient care, communication skills and safety training.
  2. Demonstrates commitment to excellent training and education.

   3.   Real-time progress tracking and results.

We Make It Easy!


Online training at any time, day or night, where a high-speed internet connection is available.


Gain a sound knowledge base to be a more effective and valuable member of any animal health team. Gain hands-on experiences to demonstrate competency in dozens of foundational skills.


A veterinarian or LVT/RVT/CVT will mentor the student throughout the program to assess and verify their skills along the way. Students in the program acquire their online education along with on-the-job practical experience and then go on to take their final examination online.

Program Pricing


Course Registration Includes:

  • Applicant's individual access to the CVA Prep Course
  • Access to the CVA final exam (accessible upon completion of the CVA Prep Course)
  • 1 administrator account for the applicant's proctor
  • Support resources to help applicants and admins navigate the program
  • 1 year access to complete the program




DVMA member
program registration fee:
$295 per applicant

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For more information, please contact Jessica Gray, CVA Specialist at Patterson Veterinary Academy
jessica.gray@pattersonvet.com

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Set Yourself Apart With These Amazing Benefits of the CVA Program:

Blended Learning Experience - Benefit from a combination of hands-on training and engaging virtual lessons, featuring the highest quality videos in the industry to enhance your skills and knowledge in veterinary care.

Industry-Recognized Certification - enhance your career prospects with a certification that's valued by veterinary hospitals.

Comprehensive Course Curriculum - Learn essential skills in animal handling, medical terminology, and veterinary office procedures.

Career Advancement - Build a solid foundation for further education or specialization in the animal healthcare industry.

Flexible Learning - Enjoy a blend of online and in-person coursework, designed to fit around your schedule.

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