VHMA and the Certification Board subscribe to all Federal and State regulations that prohibit discrimination. All applications are considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status or class. Reasonable accommodations will be made for program candidates with disabilities.
The application documents your professional and educational background, achievements, and veterinary management experience. Instructions for properly completing each section are contained in the application. Certain documentation is required and explained when necessary. The Certification Board reserves the right to require additional documentation or explanation of any question or section of the application.
Applications will not be processed until the examination fee is paid. The fee is $495 for VHMA members and $645 for non-members. Incomplete or unacceptable applications will be returned to the applicant along with a refund check, and a $100 processing fee will be deducted.
Once approved, the application is active for one (1) year from acceptance. Candidates have one (1) year to earn the CVOM certification before their application expires. Candidates who do not earn certification before their application expires must reapply to continue qualifying for the examination.
When the application has been approved by the Certification Board, the candidate can schedule to take the examination. The examination is scheduled in advance in various locations throughout the United States and Canada.
A program candidate may appeal in writing to the Certification Board for review of the final determination of a candidate's non-eligibility or non-admittance to the Certification Program. Details for appeal are provided here and can be found in the CVOM Procedures document on the Documents & Resources page.