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 (330.24 KB)
- 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
NVAP Coordinators
NVAP Coordinators are available to assist you with obtaining, maintaining, and updating your accreditation. As an accredited veterinarian, it is your duty to notify APHIS when your home or business contact information changes, one of your veterinary licenses expires or otherwise lapses, or you need to become authorized to perform accredited duties in an additional state. NVAP Coordinators are available for assistance with these needs or anything else related to your accreditation.
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