NJVTA Frequently Asked Questions

Visit www.njvta.com and click Member Login. Use the password recovery option if needed. For additional assistance, email info@njvta.com.

Once your membership is active, you can access the Member Portal, where you can manage your profile, billing, membership information, and certifications. Only active members in good standing have access to an online account. https://members.njvta.com/MIC/Create For assistance, email info@njvta.com.

NJVTA offers CVT + General Membership, General Membership, and Student Membership. Current eligibility requirements and fees are available through the online membership application.

NJVTA membership and CVT credentials run from January 1 through December 31 each year.

Log in to your Member Portal to update your profile, view invoices, make payments, and review your membership information. Yearly membership renewal invoices are emailed November 1 each calendar year. Invoices can be paid via the link in the email.

A CVT is a veterinary technician who has met NJVTA's education, examination, and credentialing requirements. NJVTA certification is a voluntary professional credential, not a state-issued license.

A Veterinary Assistant provides support and does not require a veterinary technology degree or VTNE. A Veterinary Technician performs technician-level duties but may not be credentialed. A CVT has met NJVTA's education, examination, and credentialing standards.

No. Veterinary technician credentialing is currently voluntary in New Jersey. But some employers in NJ require proof of credentialing to qualify for certain roles or pay levels.

As of January 1, 2027, applicants must graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and pass the VTNE. Complete NJVTA's online application and submit the required documentation. Please find application link here: https://members.njvta.com/ap/Membership/Application/vrARZ9p2

As of January 1, 2027, applicants must meet NJVTA's education and VTNE requirements. Contact info@njvta.com with questions about previously earned credentials.

Applications typically take 4–6 weeks to process if the applicant submits all required documents at the time of submission. If required materials are missing, application will be held for up to 3 months until the applicant sends documents.

Log in to your Member Portal and select CVT → My CVT. Your current certificate can be downloaded under Actions.

You can download your certificate and submit to your employer. Log in to your Member Portal and select CVT → My CVT. Your current certificate can be downloaded under Actions.

Email info@njvta.com and include the email address where the letter should be sent.

Renewal notices are sent on November 1st each year via the email listed in your account. A payment link is included in the renewal email. You can also pay your renewal by logging into the Member Portal.

You have until April 1 to renew your annual membership without incurring additional fees. After April 1, your membership will be considered late, with a $10 late fee added to your yearly dues. A late renewal invoice will be emailed to you after April 1, or you can pay your dues online. If your account is not renewed by November 1, your membership will be considered lapsed and you will need to email info@njvta.com to be reinstated with a $20 lapsed fee in addition to the yearly dues.

If you are lapsed, your credential will show that you were not in good standing for that year.

CVTs must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years. The hours do not need to be divided evenly between the two years.

No. CE must be relevant to the professional role of a veterinary technician or veterinary nurse but does not have to be RACE-approved.

Accepted topics include veterinary clinical education, veterinary nursing and professional topics, leadership, and mental health/wellbeing. Leadership and mental health/wellbeing combined may account for up to 5 of the required 20 hours.

Documentation should include your name, program/session title, date, CE hours, and provider, when applicable.

Yes, log in to the Member Portal and select Resources → My Files → Choose Files.

Each year, 10% of credentialed members are randomly selected for a CE audit. Members will not be selected two years in a row. Credentialed members do not become eligible for audit until they have been credentialed for two years with NJVTA.

Selected members receive an email from NJVTA with submission instructions and deadlines.

You have 30 days from your audit notification to submit documentation. Log in to the Member Portal and select Resources → My Files → Choose Files.

You may receive up to 60 additional days to complete missing hours. CE used to correct a shortfall cannot be used again for a future CE period.

Failure to meet the requirements will result in your membership being changed to General Membership and removal of your CVT certificate. Reinstatement may be available the following year.

Start by researching an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, including accredited distance-learning programs. Please see accredited programs here: AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs

Yes. Eligible veterinary technology and veterinary assistant students may join NJVTA with proof of enrollment. https://members.njvta.com/ap/Membership/Application/vrARZ9p2

Visit the NJVTA website and Member Portal and watch NJVTA communications for upcoming events and educational opportunities.

Email info@njvta.com for assistance with membership, credentialing, CE, renewals, or your account.