The deadline to apply for the 2021 examination is 11:59p PT September 30, 2020!

These instructions will NOT apply to NEW applications.  They will remain available here during application review. New instructions for next year's application (2021 application/ 2022 exam) will be posted shortly - stay tuned!!

VTS Credentialing Process

Thank you for your interest in veterinary technician specialty (VTS) credentialing in veterinary internal medicine. The primary purpose of AIMVT is to provide the “opportunity for the veterinary technician to demonstrate superior knowledge in the care and management of patients within the selected discipline of the specialty of Internal Medicine when credentialed as a VTS (Internal Medicine).” 

Eligibility requirements for examination are detailed in the AIMVT Constitution and Bylaws. Although meticulous and comprehensive, they are intended to assure the public and the profession that technicians certified by AIMVT are truly qualified and deserving.  Please note that an analysis performed in February 2020 that showed an overall application acceptance rate of 42%, averaged over the previous five years (2014-2019 applications.)

AIMVT understands that the VTS application process can be a daunting task. If you are interested in forming a mentor relationship with one of our VTS during your application year, please visit our Mentorship page. In addition, we have application tips from past applicants.

All applications are due NO LATER THAN 11:59p PT September 30th of the application year.

We have developed an online form for your core requirements.  You can find the form here:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/AcademyOfInternalMedicineForVeterinaryTechnicians/AIMVTCoreApplication

Your Case Logs and Case Reports must be submitted NO LATER THAN 11:59p PT September 30th via email sent to applications@AIMVT.com 

Step 1: Checklist
Download, print and keep this checklist handy during your application process. Use this to ensure all portions of your application are completed prior to submission. ​

Step 2:
​Core Requirements
All applicants for VTS certification must complete the AIMVT Core Requirements AND the requirements of their chosen specialty. Click here to view the core requirements. 

Step 3: 
​Specialty Requirements

Step 4: 
​Payment

Step 5: Submission
Follow the link for your specific specialty from the list below for the remainder of the steps required to complete your application packet. 
Click the button below to notify AIMVT of your payment method.  Payment can be made either by check for $75 (in US funds made payable to AIMVT) sent to AIMVT, PO Box 75221 Seattle, WA 98175-0221 OR via PayPal.  Click the button below, complete the form, and submit payment as required.  Payment is due at the same time as submission of your application.​

​Please send your completed application via email to Credentialing Committee Chair at applications@AIMVT.com

All documents must be submitted as PDF files.  If necessary, you may combine all documents into a ZIP file.  ​​Once your application documents have been received by the Credentialing Committee, the packet will be evaluated by the Committee for completeness and accuracy. You will then be notified of its acceptance or declination. All accepted applications will be reviewed, scored and decided upon no later than December 31st of the application year. The decisions of the AIMVT Credentialing Committee will be sent out via email to the address provided on the application no later than January 15th.