AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) -The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine announced it has received accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), marking the transition from a developing program to a nationally recognized institution.
The accreditation means students, staff and faculty have exceeded standards set by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The achievement comes after a decade-long effort that began in November 2015.
“We had our first real meeting as a collective getting ready to launch the effort in November of 2015. So, quite literally, over the last decade, it’s been all hands on deck to make this particular day the milestone that it is,” said Dr. Tedd Mitchell, chancellor for the Texas Tech University System.
Standards and recognition
Graduates from accredited schools meet certain standards related to animal treatment, communication skills and client interaction. The accreditation represents a significant milestone for the program that many doubted would succeed…