The Mission of the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists

The Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA) exists to promote interest in the discipline of veterinary anesthesia. 

The Academy provides a process by which a veterinary technician may become certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (Anesthesia). 

The Academy provides the opportunity for members to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of veterinary anesthesia. 

The Veterinary Technician who becomes certified as a VTS (Anesthesia) demonstrates superior knowledge in the care and management of anesthesia cases.

Certification as a VTS (Anesthesia) promotes patient safety, consumer protection, professionalism and excellence in anesthesia care. 

The Veterinary Anesthesia arena is constantly evolving, thus, the attainment of competence is a continual activity.