Certification: Diplomate of the ACVPM
A veterinarian who has satisfied the requirements as to character, training, experience and competence in veterinary preventive medicine including satisfactory completion of the certifying examination is eligible for certification. Certification as a Diplomate of the ACVPM is complete upon receiving a confirmatory vote by a majority of the members of the Executive Board.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.