Promoting excellence in veterinary diagnostic imaging
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An AVTDI Certification puts you in an elite class of veterinary technicians, committed to mastery of their skillset and to advancing our profession.
Our examination process occurs biannually and we’re no longer accepting applicants for the 2025 – 2026 examination cycle. The application process consists of four steps:
1. Pre-Application
Submit your online application before November 1st, 2027.
We’ll review your application to ensure that you meet all of the prerequisites for certification.
2. Acceptance/ Mentor Assignment
After thoroughly reviewing all pre-applications, the Credentials Committee will notify you of your acceptance status within one month.
If accepted, you may then request a mentor who will provide support and guidance as you complete your final application.
3. Final Application
Complete and submit your final application before February 28, 2028. The Final Application process is managed through the AVTDI Application Portal. A live demo of the Final Application form can be viewed here.
We’ll review your final application and notify you whether you’ve been approved for final examination.
4. Examination
You’ll be notified of acceptance no less than six months prior to your examination date.
Your certification will be issued following a review of your examination.
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Our Purpose
The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging exists to promote excellence in the discipline of diagnostic imaging. The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging will provide a process by which credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses may become recognized as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in the field of diagnostic imaging (DI). The veterinary technicians who meet all requirements as a VTS-DI will demonstrate superior knowledge in scientifically and humanely based techniques of diagnostic imaging for all veterinary patients.
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