Important note: There are TWO parts to a completed application. Phase I as outlined below and Phase II which includes updates to Phase I, final payment, case reports, case logs and the skills list. It is very important to read the complete Bylaws, Constitution and Code of Ethics for the APRVT prior to submission of documents for the current year.
Pre-applications are due January 1st 11:59:59 CST which is one year prior to a full application submission (Phase II). Pre-Application information received after the deadline will not be considered for the next immediate eligible examination cycle.
All required information for application towards a VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) is described in the pre-application packet and eligibility requirements are described in the Bylaws. Candidates are responsible for reading information in its entirety. Questions may be directed to the credentialing chair.
Before an applicant embarks on the application process, the APRVT recommends a thorough understanding of the eligibility requirements for the application of a VTS (Physical Rehabilitation). As stated in the current year Academy Bylaws, applicants must fulfill Pre-Application criteria packet one (1) year prior to application submission consisting of:
A Letter of Intent.
A completed Curriculum Vitae
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Points system (please include any planned continuing education or activities that will be completed by final application submission).
Signed mentor agreement/request form
Mentorship by an approved veterinary mentor as described in the APRVT Bylaws
Signed release of liability, waiver and acknowledgement forms
Meet requirements to become registered, licensed certified or otherwise credentialed to practice as a veterinary technician or veterinary nurse in accordance with individual state, province or country regulations
Proof of Credentialed Veterinary Technician (or regional equivalent) license
Projected experience requirements, hours worked, after becoming credentialed to practice as a veterinary technician or veterinary nurse through documentary evidence
Projected continuing education requirements after becoming credentialed to practice as a veterinary technician or veterinary nurse through detailed documentary evidence.
Curriculum Vitae Applicants are required to utilize the APRVT CV template for expedited processing of the pre-application packet. It should be clearly outlined an applicants work and education experience. Any planned future activities to be included in the final application packet must be highlighted in yellow. Applicant name MUST be on each page listed at the top of each page in the header portion. Do not change the formatting when using the CV Template unless you are trying to maintain category formatting. We will only accept Times New Roman 12-point font with 0.5-inch margins. Page numbers should be listed and section headings (e.g. Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation Experience) must be for each page in addition to applicant name should appear at the top of each page. DO NOT FORGET your NAVTA membership number and CVT license number.
A completed pre-application packet includes ALL phase 1 documents in an electronic format (preferably .PDF with file naming convention: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_LETTEROFINTENT_APRVT_YEAR) and e-mailed to the Credentialing Chair.
Please refer to the Applicants page for supporting forms and details. Once the pre-application packet received, the Credentialing Chair will contact the applicant acknowledging receipt of materials. After pre-application packet review by the Credentialing Committee and approved by the Executive Board, a welcome letter with with an Applicant Registration Number (ARN) will be sent to the applicant. Applicants can expect to wait no more than seven (7) business days for acknowledgement and twenty-one (21) days for welcome letter instructions. Pre-Application SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED MORE THAN 90 DAYS before the submission deadline may be subject to delayed processing. Candidates are encouraged to ask questions prior to submitting final documents.
Please DO NOT pay any fees (application, examination) in advance unless you have received specific pre-approval. This may result in application or examination processing delays.
Additional Information
If you have submitted a pre-application and did not meet Phase I eligibility requirements, it is required to re-submit and entire pre-application packet prior to the submission deadline for the next exam cycle. A new AIN number will be generated. Candidates are encouraged to contact the Credentialing Chair with any questions regarding areas of deficiency.
If at any time a candidate needs to defer pursuit of a VTS, please notify the Credentialing Chair as soon as possible.
