NVAP: Frequently Asked Questions

There is no cost to become accredited. Follow these steps:

• Complete Initial Accreditation Training (IAT)        
• Complete an Orientation Program
• Be licensed or legally able to practice in the state where you are applying
• Indicate which Category of accreditation you wish to attain
  • Category I – all animals except food and fiber species, horses, birds, farmed raised aquatics, all other livestock species and zoo animals that can transmit exotic diseases to livestock
  • Category II – all animals
• Complete an application VS Form 1-36A
• Submit the original signed application to your NVAP Coordinator
• When approved you will receive an Accreditation certificate, an Accreditation Renewal Date (ARD) and a National Accreditation Number (NAN)

• Accreditation is a one-time process which gives veterinarians the authority to administer APHIS regulations related to animal health in the original State of application.
• Authorization is required in each additional state in which you want to conduct accredited duties (contact the Veterinary Services (VS) NVAP Coordinator in each additional state).

• No, you must apply for authorization in each additional (from the original state of accreditation) State in which you wish to conduct accredited duties.
• Contact the VS NVAP Coordinator in each additional state for requirements.
• When approved, you will receive a letter indicating your Authorization in the additional state.

• To change from Category I to Category II you must:
  • Complete six units of APHIS Approved Supplemental training
  • Submit a VS Form 1-36A  to your VS NVAP Coordinator.
• To change from Category II to Category I you must:
  • Complete three units of APHIS Approved Supplemental training
  • Submit a VS Form 1-36A  to your VS NVAP Coordinator.

• There is no cost to renew your accreditation. 
• You will receive a reminder of your renewal along with instructions.
  • If you have a valid e-mail address on record-you will be sent e-mail reminders at six (6), three (3), and one (1) month intervals before your renewal.
  • If you have an invalid or no e-mail address on record, we will send you a   reminder notice via USPS three (3) months before your renewal.
• You must complete your required APHIS-approved supplemental training (AAST) Six (6) AAST modules for Category II or three (3) AAST modules for Category I.
  • AAST is available, free, on the NVAP Website
  • AAST is available at no charge by ordering the USB versions from your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
  • AAST is available as lectures at veterinary meetings and conventions
• Submit VS Form 1-36A
  • Paper form; submit to your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
  • On-line

• If you did not elect to participate (ETP) in the NVAP by October 2011, contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
• If you did not complete the required AAST prior to your ARD, contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
• If you did not apply for renewal, contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.

• Submit a VS Form 1-36A  to your local VS NVAP Coordinator
• Directions to submit a VS Form 1-36A on-line