Maintaining certification requires continuing education credits as well as a renewal fee. Please read the requirements listed below.

• Maintaining Certification: You are required to earn ten (10) continuing education credits every two (2) years.

• The current fee is $40 every 2 years (this may increase due to inflation). If you move, you must notify the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association to receive your notice. You may do this by e-mailing info@mvma.org, by calling 651-645-7533, or by mail at MVMA, 101 Bridgepoint Way, Suite 100, South St. Paul, MN 55075

 Where can you earn continuing education credits?

1. Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT): Sponsors annual meeting and other seminars throughout the year. Contact: MAVT, P. O. Box 580194, Minneapolis, MN 55458.

2. Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA): Sponsors an annual meeting and other seminars throughout the year. Check out our calendar for upcoming opportunities.

3. University of Minnesota: Sponsors seminars throughout the year. Contact: Ms. Jan Swanson, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Ave., University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108.

4. American Veterinary Medical Association: Sponsors continuing education opportunities throughout the year. 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173. .www.awma.org

5. American Animal Hospital Association: .Sponsors continuing education opportunities throughout the year. 12575 W. Bayaud Ave., Lakewood , CO 80228. www.aahanet.org

6. National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America: Sponsors continuing education opportunitties throughout the year. www.navta.net

7. Veterinary Technician Programs may offer continuing education credits.

Veterinary technicians who already are members of the MAVT will automatically receive notification of continuing education opportunities through the monthly MAVT newsletter.

If you have not become an MAVT member, questions may be directed to: MAVT, P.O. Box 580194, Minneapolis, MN 55458-0194.