{"id":5216,"date":"2026-05-05T14:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/about\/?p=5216"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:38:06","slug":"trocaire-colleges-veterinary-technology-program-granted-initial-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/about\/trocaire-colleges-veterinary-technology-program-granted-initial-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Trocaire College\u2019s Veterinary Technology Program Granted Initial Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trocaire.edu\">Trocaire College<\/a>, a private, Catholic college providing a pathway for students to build careers of achievement and lives of purpose, today announced that its veterinary technology program was granted initial accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities\u00ae (AVMA CVTEA\u00ae).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReceiving AVMA CVTEA\u00ae accreditation is the result of many years of hard work and dedication from our veterinary sciences faculty and staff and the continued support of Trocaire College\u2019s leadership in recognizing the critical need for this program here in Western New York,\u201d said Dr. Katherine Fitzgerald, dean of Trocaire\u2019s veterinary sciences. \u201cIn building a robust veterinary sciences program from the ground up, we wanted to ensure that we are setting our students up for success with the highest industry standards coupled with well-rounded learning experiences and knowledge for working in a variety of animal care settings. This accreditation reinforces that upon graduation, Trocaire students are ready to hit the ground running to fill the workforce void in the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AVMA CVTEA\u00ae accredits veterinary technology programs, ensuring educational quality and student competence through strict adherence to its Standards of Accreditation. These accredited programs prepare students for careers as veterinary technicians by covering essential skills and knowledge.&nbsp;The AVMA CVTEA\u00ae conducted a comprehensive program evaluation and site visit to Trocaire in January 2026. Trocaire\u2019s accreditation was made effective retroactively on Jan. 29, 2026. Initial accreditation is given to newly accredited programs for their first five years. Initial accreditation is a positive accreditation status and graduates of programs on initial accreditation are considered graduates of an AVMA CVTEA\u00ae-accredited program. 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