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The certification process recognizes those veterinary practice managers who, through their education, practical experience, and accountability to their employers and peers have achieved a high level of competence in the field of veterinary practice management. The certification process consists of three parts: the application, the examination, and ongoing recertification. The application must be completed, submitted, and accepted by the Certification Board prior to scheduling an examination date.
The application documents the essential qualifications needed for veterinary practice management certification. All candidates for certification must meet these qualifications, there are no exceptions. The four areas in which a candidate for certification must qualify are:
EXPERIENCE - Acceptable experience is defined as active employment as a veterinary practice manager, performing a scope of duties that qualify as practice management for a minimum of three (3) years within the previous seven (7) years.
EDUCATION - Qualifying education is defined as the equivalent of eighteen (18) college semester/credit hours in courses that are pertinent to management.
CONTINUING EDUCATION - Forty-eight (48) hours of acceptable continuing education courses, seminars, etc., that are specifically devoted to management within the preceding three (3) years are required for application approval. The Certification Board has established guidelines for acceptable continuing education which can be found on the VHMA website.
REFERENCES - Four letters of recommendation are required as recognition of competence as a practice manager by employer(s) and peers.
Instructions for properly completing each section are contained in the application. Certain documentation is required and explained where necessary. The Certification Board reserves the right to require additional documentation or explanation of any question or section of the application.