CVPM Certification Roadmap

It is YOUR Time to Achieve Excellence.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Earning your CVPM certification proves your expertise, strengthens your leadership skills, and opens doors to higher earning potential and new opportunities. Developed to meet the real-world demands of veterinary practice management, the CVPM helps you stand out, lead with confidence, and gain the recognition you deserve, now and in the future.

Download Sample CVPM Application

Start your journey to becoming a CVPM

Step 1: Qualify

Candidates must demonstrate:
3 years of practice management experience in select duties
18 college/university semester hours in management related courses
48 hours of management-focused continuing education
4 letters of recommendation

Step 2: Apply

Candidates must complete and submit the program application through the VHMA.

Step 3: Prepare & Take Exam

Upon application approval candidates have two years to take the electronic examination offered through local test centers.

Step 4: Continuing Education

Once certified, CVPMs commit to ongoing continuing education standards.

Recertification

The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is the accrediting association and sole sponsor of the Certified Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM) and Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification credentials.

The CVOM and CVPM programs are independent each other; candidates must meet minimum requirements to qualify for either program.

The CVOM and CVPM certification programs and credentials are not related to or affiliated in any way with the Certified Veterinary Business Leader (CVBL) program offered by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).