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Certification

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Certification Description
The technician certification designations of ALAT, LAT, and LATG are well known and widely used throughout the varied fields of laboratory animal care. In fact, these certifications have come to be a common requirement for a lab animal care position.

Certifying Organization
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
https://www.aalas.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Website

Certifying Organization
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
https://www.aalas.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Laboratory Animal Technologist Website

Certification Description
Cardiology is defined as the specialty branch of veterinary medicine concerned with the study of the structure, function and disorders of the heart and circulatory system in health and disease. All specialties of AIMVT are further defined to include the advanced knowledge of wellness and preventative medicine, a detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states, and a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology of animals.

Certifying Organization
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
http://www.aimvt.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Cardiology Website

Certification Description
Veterinary Large Animal Internal Medicine is defined as the specialty branch of veterinary medicine concerned with the study, care and treatment of medical and surgical diseases in large animals. All specialties of AIMVT are further defined to include the advanced knowledge of wellness and preventative medicine, a detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states, and a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology of animals.

Certifying Organization
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
http://www.aimvt.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Large Animal Specialty Website

Certification Description
Neurology is defined as the specialty branch of veterinary medicine concerned with the study, care and treatment of medical and surgical diseases of the nervous system. This includes the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. All specialties of AIMVT are further defined to include the advanced knowledge of wellness and preventative medicine, a detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states, and a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology of animals.

Certifying Organization
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
http://www.aimvt.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Neurology Website

Certification Description
Oncology is defined as the specialty branch of veterinary medicine concerned with the study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of cancer and tumors, including the origin, development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of malignant neoplasms. All specialties of AIMVT are further defined to include the advanced knowledge of wellness and preventative medicine, a detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states, and a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology of animals.

Certifying Organization
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
http://www.aimvt.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Oncology Website

Certification Description
Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine is defined as the specialty branch of veterinary medicine concerned with non-surgical diseases in animals. All specialties of AIMVT are further defined to include the advanced knowledge of wellness and preventative medicine, a detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states, and a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology of animals.

Certifying Organization
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
http://www.aimvt.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Small Animal Speciality Website

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