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Membership · 2026
What membership carries you.
AACVT membership is built by credentialed veterinary technicians, for credentialed veterinary technicians — the education, toolkits, and community that carry us forward. One credential, one voice, one profession at a time.
Benefits
Everything membership carries.
Empowerment
Toolkits that move you forward.
Practical toolkits, templates, and member-only resources that turn advocacy into action — equipping you to lead, educate, and elevate the profession wherever you practice.
Community
A break room that never closes.
Regional chapters, mentorship matching, and a network of credentialed veterinary technicians who get it.
Membership tiers
Choose where you fit.
Pick a tier and a dues option, then choose “Become a member” to join through our secure membership platform. Your membership activates right away, and a welcome email follows.
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
For active credentialed veterinary technicians (CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT).
Dues
- $12.50 / month
- $125 / year — auto-renewing
- $125 — one year, one-time
- 2-year: $9.50 / month
- 2-year: $225 one-time
- Full continuing education credits and on-demand courses
- Advocacy toolkits, templates, and member-only resources
- Member directory listing and search
- Regional chapters and mentorship matching
- Voting in association matters
Retired CrVT
For retired credentialed veterinary technicians staying connected to the profession.
Dues
- $5 / month
- $50 / year — auto-renewing
- $50 — one year, one-time
- Continuing education and community access
- Member directory listing
- Mentorship opportunities with the next generation
- Association updates and advocacy briefings
- Reduced dues in retirement
Affiliate
For educators, industry partners, and allied professionals.
Dues
- $7.50 / month
- $75 / year — auto-renewing
- $75 — one year, one-time
- Network access across the credentialed veterinary technician community
- Educator and industry resources
- Sponsorship and collaboration opportunities
- Association updates and advocacy briefings
- Support for the advancement of the profession
Student
Free membership for students in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs.
Dues
- Free — while you're in school
- Free membership while you earn your credential
- Mentorship matching with experienced credentialed veterinary technicians
- Student-focused resources and career guidance
- Continuing education and community access
- Early access to the member directory
Join AACVT
Become a member.
Sign-up and renewals run through our membership platform. Choose your tier and dues option below to get started — your membership activates immediately.
Student memberships are free
One credential, one voice
Your voice, multiplied.
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