Thank you to all CVTs who work tirelessly in the veterinary profession!
There are numerous AVMA accredited schools in Illinois that offer the certified veterinary technician program.
Joliet Junior College
Agriculture Sciences Department
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
815-280-2746
FAX 815-280-2741
(Eileen McKee, BA, MS, CVT-Coordinator)
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-March 2001
FULL ACCREDITATION
Parkland College
Veterinary Technology Program
2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
217-351-2224
(Laurie Lobdell, BAS, CVT-Director)
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1976
FULL ACCREDITATION
Black Hawk College
A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology Degree Program
East Campus
26230 Black Hawk Rd
Galva, IL 61434
309-854-1985
Janet Johnson, A.A.S, C.V.T.
Director, Veterinary Technology
FULL ACCREDITATION
Vet Tech Institute at Fox College
18020 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(Eric Bergsten, DVM-Program Director)
708-444-4500
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-October 22, 2007
FULL ACCREDITATION
Rockford Career College
1130 S. Alpine Rd., Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
815-965-8616
(Amber Raney, CVT-Program Chair)
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-February 1, 2008
FULL ACCREDITATION
Certified Veterinary Technical Resources
What's in the name, and why it matters
HB 3360, SIGNED BY ILLINOIS GOV. JB PRTIZKER,
GOES INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2026.
The Titles:
- Veterinary Technician
- Vet Tech
- Technician
- VT
Will join certified veterinary technician and CVT as protected titles.
Respecting these titles help to support the integrity of our profession and career advancement for veterinary team members. This new law will protect the formal education, license and title for those who are licensed.
Clear, inclusive titles provide greater clarity, understanding and value while enhancing public trust.
Non-certified professionals play vital roles throughout veterinary medicine. They are essential and highly skilled team members in companion animal, equine, exotic and food animal care, as well as in research, education, zoo, wildlife and aquatic medicine - and even in industry roles like sales and support. Veterinary medicine is truly a team-driven profession!