The Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians [AVZMT] is a
Fully Recognized specialty with the National Association of Veterinary
Technicians in America [NAVTA]. Veterinary technicians who successfully meet the
credential requirements and pass the AVZMT examination are designated as
Veterinary Technician Specialists - Zoo [VTS (Zoo)].
Recognized in 2009, AVZMT was created for vet techs working in one of the smallest
divisions of veterinary medicine, zoological. AVZMT is a small, exclusive family of
<20 specialists - slowly, yet steadily growing each year.

AVZMT is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

AVZMT Executive Board


President
Dianna Lydick, LVT, VTS (Zoo)

Vice President
Deanna Rocca, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Los Angeles Zoo

Treasurer
Tessa Wilhelm, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Secretary
Liz McCrae, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Oklahoma City Zoo

Member-at-Large
Erica Campbell, LVT, VTS (Zoo)
Detroit Zoo


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