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PAVE for Veterinary Technicians

PAVE for Veterinary Technicians is the pathway for veterinary technicians/nurses who are graduates of international, non-accredited veterinary technology/nursing programs to practice in the United States and Canada.

PAVE for Veterinary Technicians evaluates the education equivalence of these graduates on behalf of participating AAVSB Member Boards.

A PAVE for Veterinary Technicians Certificate of Completion meets the education requirement for eligibility to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) in jurisdictions that recognize the program.

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Step 1: Review Program Standards

Standards and Policies

Note: Vocational Senior High School Level programs are not eligible.

Participating School List

Jurisdictions Accepting PAVE for Veterinary Technicians

Step 2: Review Process and Steps

Process and Steps

Step 3: Create your MyAAVSB Account

When you have submitted your MyAAVSB Account application, you must notify us by:

  1. Emailing pavevt@aavsb.org, with the subject line: PAVE for Veterinary Technicians Application
  2. List:
    1. Your full name
    2. The full name of your school AND the degree conferred
    3. The country where your school is located

Step 4: Download and Print Affidavit

Download Affidavit for Release of Information

You may utilize the services of an electronic notary. Not all electronic notaries can service international documentation.

The AAVSB is not affiliated with the following recommended companies: Notarize.com, Notarycam.com

Submit the required documents by mail to the following address:

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards
PAVE for Veterinary Technicians
380 W. 22nd St., Suite 101
Kansas City, MO 64108
United States