Orientation Program and Schedule
After completion of Initial Accreditation Training, applicants for accreditation must attend an Orientation Program. Upon completion of the Orientation Program, application for accreditation must be completed within 3 years.
Elements of the Orientation Program
The elements of the Orientation Program are:
- Federal animal health laws, regulations, and rules;
- Interstate movement of animals;
- Import and export requirements for animals;
- USDA animal disease eradication and control programs;
- Laboratory support in confirming disease diagnoses;
- Ethical and professional responsibilities of an accredited veterinarian;
- Foreign animal disease awareness;
- Animal health emergency management; and
- Animal health procedures, issues, and information resources relevant to the State in which the veterinarian wishes to perform accredited duties.
The Orientation Program may be taken during veterinary medical school or during a session scheduled by the NVAP Coordinator.
Orientation Program Schedule
You must contact the NVAP Coordinator to register and confirm. For contact information, see contacts listed below or use the dropdown menu at the bottom of this page.
This listing may not reflect all Orientation Programs for all States. If you do not see a date to your liking, we recommend you contact the NVAP Coordinator directly for up-to-date information.
| Date | State | Location and Time | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | New Jersey and New York | NVAP Orientation Virtual 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Jennifer.Parker2@usda.gov | Only open to Veterinarians who are applying for New England states, NY, NJ accreditation. Cutoff date for enrollment is June 6th |
| June 16, 2025 | Idaho | NVAP Orientation 8:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. (MT) | robin.gray2@usda.gov | Idaho accreditation seeking only. All-day virtual seminar. |
| June 18, 2025 | New Jersey | NJDAH, Public Health & Agriculture Lab 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | cordelia.b.strickland@usda.gov | Only open to veterinarians who are applying for New Jersey and New York accreditation. Cutoff date for enrollment is June 11, 2025. |
| September 3, 2025 | Iowa | Iowa State University; in-person only 5:30–7:30 pm | lisa.m.roling@usda.gov | Contact Lisa Roling at lisa.m.roling@usda.gov or 515-323-2110 by August 29, 2025. |
| October 15, 2025 | New Jersey | NJDAH, Public Health & Agriculture Lab 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | cordelia.b.strickland@usda.gov | Only open to veterinarians who are applying for New Jersey and New York accreditation. Cutoff date for enrollment is October 8, 2025. |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Texas | Virtual (only for veterinarians who are applying for Texas accreditation) 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | d4txnvap@usda.gov | Cutoff date for enrollment is Oct 10, 2025. |
| January 14, 2026 | Texas | Virtual (only for veterinarians who are applying for Texas accreditation) 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | d4txnvap@usda.gov | Cutoff date for enrollment is January 2, 2026. |
NVAP Coordinators
NVAP coordinators are available to assist you with obtaining, maintaining, and updating your accreditation. As an accredited veterinarian, you must 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. Contact your NVAP coordinator for help with these needs or anything else related to your accreditation.
Export requirements frequently change. Obtain current export requirements for live animals or animal products before each shipment.