About AVBT

The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (AVBT) was first recognized for specialty status by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) in July 2008.  AVBT is the result of a dedicated effort and years of work by veterinary technicians committed to promoting excellence in the discipline of veterinary behavior medicine.

This Academy was organized for technicians striving to expand their roles in the veterinary technician field and become essential members of the veterinary behavior team.  AVBT candidates have a superior knowledge of behavior grounded in science.  They understand the important role behavior plays in the relationship between owners and animals and want to make a positive difference by utilizing humanely-based techniques for problem prevention, training, management, and behavior modification in ways that strengthen the human-animal bond.

If this describes you, please read through our Candidate Information page to discover what is required to achieve the goal of becoming certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior.