You may be eligible for MVMA membership as a Veterinary Technologist if you:

• Have graduated from a program accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and/or the American Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA/AVMA).

To apply for MVMA membership as a veterinary technologist you must:

• Complete and submit the Registration Application Form
  • Please note that signatures are required in Boxes J, K, M, R and U.
• Submit all accompanying documents including:
  • A copy of your diploma
  • A copy of your government-issued photo identification
  • If applicable, you must have your VTNE results sent directly from the AAVSB
  • If applicable, letter(s) of standing sent directly from the issuing jurisdiction(s)
  • If applicable, proof of your current membership with the MVTA
• Pay your membership dues upon receipt of invoice
  • 2022-2023 Veterinary Technologist membership fees 
  • 2023-2024 Veterinary Technologist membership fees
  • Please do not send payment prior to receiving your invoice as the MVMA prorates certain fees.

It typically takes the MVMA two weeks to process a membership application.

Information for those that have graduated from an educational institution that is not accredited by the CVMA or AVMA

Veterinary Technologists who graduated from a Veterinary Technologist program that is not accredited by the CVMA/AVMA may obtain registration with the MVMA if they obtain a PAVE for Veterinary Technicians Certificate of Completion. For more information about the PAVE for Veterinary Technicians pathway, please click here.