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
Deanna Rocca, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Los Angeles Zoo
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Vice President
Liz McCrae, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Oklahoma City Zoo
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Treasurer
Tessa Wilhelm, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
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Secretary
Erica Campbell, LVT, VTS (Zoo)
Detroit Zoo
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Member-at-Large
Monica Fox, RVT, VTS (Zoo)
Oakland Zoo
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