Documents & Resources

Informational Brochures

Application Form

Effective May 15, 2024 - all applications must be submitted online.

A sample application form is provided below so that you can review the application requirements and prepare your documentation for your online submission.

Click the Online Application Link when you are ready to start your application submission.  You will be able to stop and save your application as needed allowing you to work on it until you are ready to submit it.

A multiple practice experience worksheet is provided if you are submitting experience from more than one practice to ensure you meet the minimum experience requirement.

Renewal Forms

All renewals must be submitted online through your Professional Development Journal.

Examination Resources

Program Standards and Continuing Education Guidelines

Tools

Empower U Self-Assessment Tool: VHMA is pleased to announce that practice management professionals can now access a self-assessment tool that will allow them to evaluate their veterinary practice management knowledge. Empower U Self-Assessment test is a non-proctored examination modeled after the CVPM examination and is available to all practice management professionals.

Test Preparation Study ProgramThe VHMA's Test Preparation Study Program supports learning through an organized and facilitated study group. The program is indispensable to veterinary practice managers preparing for the CVPM examination, new managers looking for a comprehensive introduction to management concepts, as well as experienced managers interested in a thorough review and update of management principles.

CVPM Marketing Toolkit: VHMA encourages you to flaunt your CVPM certification professionally and informatively by using the materials contained in the It’s Because I’m A CVPM Toolkit. The ‘tools’ help CVPMs inform fellow management professionals about the benefits and advantages of the credential. Open the toolbox and find:

  • What It Means To Be a CVPM: The ABCs of CVPM: An overview of the benefits of hiring a CVPM.
  • Start the Conversation: Talking the Talk: CVPM talking points and conversation starters that identify the salient benefits of earning the CVPM credential, which can be shared when meeting prospective candidates.
  • Extra! Extra! Read All About It!: A press release newly-minted CVPMs can customize and submit to their local newspapers.
  • How to Become a Local Media Expert: Tips on how to get media coverage for your CVPM announcement through both traditional media and social media outlets.
  • The Vital Link: A brief CVPM description designed to be added to a LinkedIn profile.
  • Your Calling Card: A CVPM networking business card to share with prospective CVPMs. Order your free CVPM business cards – just let us know how many cards you will like and will mail those to you.

Open the toolkit today to see how you can build excitement and awareness about the CVPM credential.

AAHA Standards of Accreditation

To support your certification goal, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has created a way for you to access the AAHA Standards of Accreditation with an access code.

VHMA Members log in to view instructions to access the standards here.

Non-Members complete this form to access the standards here

Webinars

CVPM Informational Webinar
All individuals (VHMA members and non-members) who are interested in VHMA’s Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program are encouraged to attend. This Webinar will present an overview of the program, as well as the process to become CVPM certified.