American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians & Assistants

What American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians & Assistants does

AAEVT is a Texas-domiciled non-profit professional membership association that serves equine veterinary technicians, assistants, practice staff, and veterinary technology students across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2002 (with charter membership dating to 2004), the organization operates with 1–10 employees out of Burleson, Texas, and functions as the dedicated membership body for the equine veterinary support-staff profession — a niche not served by general veterinary technician associations. Its mission centers on continuing education, professional advocacy, and community building for the equine veterinary healthcare team.

The association's product portfolio is built around an annual $70 Regular/Charter membership (and $30 Student membership), a four-day annual convention rotating across U.S. cities (Denver 2025, Las Vegas 2026), a calendar of regional wet-lab events (Winter Anesthesia, Spring Regional, Summer Imaging, Fall Anesthesia), the AAEVT Online Certificate Academy, the Anesthesia Society specialty sub-group, an on-demand CE library, and the AAEVT Equine Manual (2nd Edition). Distribution runs through a member portal (site-ym.com), an e-commerce merchandise store, a Career Center job board, and a multi-channel marketing mix including seasonal newsletters, social media, and industry media partnerships. RACE-approved CE credits are the core member-facing value driver, with up to 47 hours offered at the annual convention.

AAEVT's revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: recurring membership dues, event registration (in-person convention $350–$650 for members; virtual $250), tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum through Bronze), and merchandise sales. Sponsorship is concentrated in animal-health pharma and equipment manufacturers — Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis, CareCredit, Merck Animal Health, and Dechra at the Platinum/Gold tiers — supplemented by media and regional association affiliates. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors, has no parent company, no disclosed investors, and no funding rounds; it is operationally self-sustaining on member and sponsor economics.

Name

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians & Assistants

Legal name

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians & Assistants

Website

https://aaevt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAEVT is a non-profit professional membership association providing continuing education, certification, and community for equine veterinary technicians, assistants, students, and practice staff across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Care & Stable Management (EDAOAOAE)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary education
• Veterinary continuing education
• Professional membership association
• Veterinary technician training
• Equine healthcare community

Headquarters

HQ city

Burleson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues. Regular/Charter membership at $70/year and Student membership at $30/year. Revenue supports continuing education, advocacy, resources, and community building for equine veterinary technicians and assistants.
2. Convention and Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual convention, regional events, and virtual event registration. In-person convention registration ranges from $350-$650 for members; virtual convention $250 for members. Events include RACE-approved CE credits.
3. Merchandise Sales: Revenue from online store selling logo apparel and merchandise with embroidered AAEVT logos.
4. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Sponsorship revenue from pharmaceutical companies (Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis, Merck, Dechra), equipment companies (MinXray, PulseVet), and service providers (CareCredit). Tiered sponsorship levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Educational Partners, Media Partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AAEVT is a non-profit professional membership association that delivers equine-specific continuing education, certification, networking, and career resources to veterinary technicians, assistants, practice staff, and students. Its core deliverables are an annual RACE-approved convention, regional wet-lab CE events, a Virtual Convention, an Online Certificate Academy, a Career Center job board, specialty societies such as the Anesthesia Society, and clinical reference content such as the AAEVT Equine Manual.

Product overview

AAEVT operates as a professional membership organization offering a platform of products and services for equine veterinary technicians, assistants, staff, and students. The core offerings include the Online Certificate Academy for professional certification, the Career Center for employment connections, and an annual convention plus regional events providing RACE-approved continuing education. Additional services include the Anesthesia Society specialty group, On Demand CE for self-paced learning, the AAEVT Equine Manual as a clinical reference, and an online merchandise store. Membership is available in Regular/Charter and Student tiers, with the Virtual Convention providing remote access to annual convention content.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAEVT Membership Program Annual membership providing access to CE events, the Career Center, the Online Certificate Academy, specialty societies, scholarships, awards, and member-exclusive resources such as the AAEVT Equine Manual. Open to equine veterinary technicians, assistants, lab, pharmacy, barn, and office staff, practice managers, and students in AVMA/CVMA-accredited vet tech programs.
• AAEVT Annual Convention Multi-day in-person convention featuring scientific lectures, off-site wet labs, roundtables, trade show, and networking events. Delivers RACE-approved CE hours (e.g., 47 hours at Denver 2025, max 22.5 per attendee). Co-hosted with AAEP.
• AAEVT Virtual Convention Online virtual convention component delivering pre-recorded lectures from the annual meeting on demand, accessible for 2-3 weeks; member pricing $250, non-member pricing $550.
• AAEVT Regional CE Events Multi-day in-person CE events combining lectures and hands-on wet labs, including Winter Anesthesia, Spring Regional, Summer Imaging, and Fall Anesthesia series across the U.S. and Canada. Member rates from $275 to $375; non-member rates from $575 to $750.
• AAEVT Online Certificate Academy Online certification program providing structured equine veterinary technician training and credentialing for members seeking professional advancement in the field.
• AAEVT Career Center Online job board and career resource platform connecting equine veterinary technicians and assistants with employment opportunities, resume tips, and employer connections.
• AAEVT Equine Manual (2nd Edition) Comprehensive reference manual covering clinical and professional topics for equine veterinary technicians and assistants, distributed as a member-exclusive resource.
• AAEVT Anesthesia Society Specialty society within AAEVT providing anesthesia-focused CE, video series, webinars, and dedicated events for members specializing in veterinary anesthesia (foal anesthesia, donkey/mule anesthesia, standing chemical restraint, equipment monitoring).
• AAEVT On Demand CE Recorded continuing education content available on demand to members for self-paced learning and CE credit fulfillment.
• AAEVT Logo Merchandise Store Online store offering embroidered logo apparel and merchandise branded with AAEVT logos, available to members and shipped directly to the buyer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47 hours of RACE-approved CE credits available at annual convention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boehringer IngelheimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of AAEVT. Provides sponsorship support for regional events including the Spring Regional Event welcome reception. Active participant in AAEP Sunrise Sessions and industry education initiatives.
• ZoetiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor. Provides CE content including Stablelab SAA testing education, speaker sponsorships at events, and Lunch n' Learn sessions. Sponsor of AAEP Vet Story Night and Virtual Wednesday Round Tables.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor. Provides member benefit of sponsored membership renewals at AAEVT/AAEP Nashville Convention. Hosts Lunch n' Learn sessions and breakfast sponsorship.
• Merck Animal HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level sponsor. Keynote speaker sponsor at Denver Convention (Beth Z AI presentation). Hosts Lunch n' Learn sessions, sponsors AAEP Vet Story Night, and features member Amanda Compton in Equine Partners In Practice spotlight.
• DechracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level sponsor. Provides CE event sponsorship including the Summer Imaging Event lunch presentation on equine OA therapies, and Spring Regional Event lunch sponsorship.
• Purina (Purina Animal Nutrition)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level sponsor. Historical conference host (Purina Equine Veterinary Conference) with speaker and event sponsorship.
• Kentucky Performance ProductsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level sponsor. Provides member discount program offering 25% discount and free shipping for AAEVT members on joint health products.
• MinXrayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level sponsor. Imaging equipment partner providing radiography solutions; supports imaging-focused CE events with lab sponsorship.
• NoltrexVetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level sponsor. Provides joint therapy and rehabilitation products for equine practice.
• Altano North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner and strategic alliance. Altano Academy education offerings in North America include AAEVT memberships for all Veterinary Support Staff. Shared belief in networking, growth, and learning to create difference in community and profession.
• American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and primary organizational affiliate. Co-host annual convention (AAEVT/AAEP Annual Convention). AAEP provides trade show, scientific sessions, and collaborative programming including Vet Story Night and Welcome Reception. Founding partner since AAEVT inception.
• PulseVet/ZomedicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partner. Provides shockwave therapy equipment demos and CE content at imaging events. Sponsor of wet labs at annual convention.
• The Foundation for the HorseminorOthersCharitable partner. AAEVT is a supporter of The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the AAEP. AAEP Vet Story Night raises funds for the foundation.
• Florida Association of Equine Veterinarians (FAEP)minorOthersAffiliate organizational partner. Florida state equine veterinary association with collaborative CE and industry events.
• Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners (NAEP)minorOthersAffiliate organizational partner. Co-hosts Vet & Farrier Conference in Saratoga Springs with AAEVT participation. Provides dentistry CE and networking events.
• Texas Equine Veterinary Association (TEVA)minorOthersAffiliate organizational partner. Texas state association for equine veterinarians with collaborative summer CE symposium.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Vetstream: A veterinary digital content and CE provider already partnered with AAEVT as a media partner. Vetstream represents the broader shift toward digital CE delivery and competes indirectly for CE mind-share despite also being a distribution partner.
• The Foundation for the Horse: Charitable arm of AAEP and a designated AAEVT charitable partner. Comparable as an equine-veterinary not-profit ecosystem participant; an adjacent nonprofit rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same industry space.
• Veterinary Management Groups (VMG): A community/peer-group for veterinary practice management and leadership. AAEVT's practice-manager member segment overlaps with VMG's audience; relevant peer for benchmarking member-engagement and continuing-education business models serving veterinary support staff.

Regional players

• Florida Association of Equine Practitioners (FAEP): Florida state equine veterinary association and AAEVT affiliate. Comparable peer at state level — both run regional CE programming with sponsorships, with FAEP serving practitioners and AAEVT serving support staff within the same equine ecosystem.
• British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA): The UK counterpart to NAVTA, serving veterinary nurses/technicians with continuing education, advocacy, and member resources. While geographically separate, the BVNA's operating model — annual congress, regional CPD, specialty societies, manual publications — closely mirrors AAEVT's structure.
• Texas Equine Veterinary Association (TEVA): Texas state-level equine veterinary association. AAEVT lists TEVA as a collaborative affiliate partner hosting joint CE events. Operates a similar event/sponsorship model but scoped to Texas veterinarians rather than national-equine technicians.

Emerging players

• Equitarian Initiative: Educational nonprofit addressing equine welfare and working equids globally, with which AAEVT collaborates on webinars. An adjacent educational mission within equine veterinary care — useful as a peer for benchmarking educational mission and partnership models.
• Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE): Professional association for educators of veterinary technicians. AVTE overlaps with AAEVT's student and continuing-education missions and addresses a related — but distinct — audience (educators rather than practitioners). Comparable structure: small non-profit, dues, conference-driven.

Broad incumbents

• American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): The pre-eminent professional association for equine veterinarians. AAEP is AAEVT's founding partner and co-hosts the annual convention. While AAEP serves veterinarians (not techs) and operates at a much larger scale, it is the most analogous industry peer and co-organizes AAEVT's flagship events.

Direct peers

• National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA): The largest professional membership association for veterinary technicians and assistants in the US. NAVTA is the closest direct peer to AAEVT — both run on a similar dues/event/sponsorship model — but NAVTA serves all veterinary disciplines while AAEVT specializes in equine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AAEVT
• Instagraminstagram.com/aaevt_org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aaevt

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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