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)
Zoo Vet Tech Relief

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