CVPM Status Change Request - Veterinary Hospital Managers Association

CVPM Status Change Request

INACTIVE STATUS

Occasionally, extenuating circumstances—such as prolonged unemployment or serious illness of a close family member—may prevent one from meeting the required hours of continuing education. Inactive status can be requested in such circumstances. Inactive status may be granted by the CVPMB, on a case-by-case basis, for a period not to exceed three (3) years, only one (1) time during a certificant’s recertification career and must be approved prior to the certificant’s certification expiration. Inactive members may not use the CVPM designation while inactive.

Certificants who have not accrued the required forty-eight (48) hours of continuing education by their renewal date and who have not experienced extenuating circumstances or have simply not submitted a renewal packet on/or before their renewal date are not eligible for inactive status.

If the inactive status is granted, the certificant’s renewal date will be extended until the end of their approved inactive status period at which time the regular renewal requirements apply (proof of 48 hours of continuing education and the $210 renewal fee). Upon successful renewal, a new two (2) year renewal cycle begins.

Examples of who may be eligible for inactive status:

Certificants who have been out of work for at least one (1) year of the two (2) year renewal cycle due to unemployment or childbirth/childcare.
Certificants who have spent a significant amount of time caring for a seriously ill family member or who have suffered serious illness themselves.
Leave of absence to pursue a job in another field.
Certificants who are being deployed to active duty in one of the armed forces for at least a six (6) month assignment.

To request inactive status, the following materials must be submitted prior to the certificant’s certification expiration. The CVPMB will have the final authority to approve the inactive status:

A written request for inactive status providing a description of the extenuating circumstances.
Documentation of extenuating circumstances. This may include a letter from a physician, notice of termination or receipt of unemployment benefits, or documentation of activated military status.

Certificants who fail to renew their certification by the end of the inactive status period are no longer eligible to use the CVPM designation and may recertify by examination only.

RETIRED STATUS

Members in good standing who are no longer active in the veterinary industry in any capacity may request Retired status.

Fees for Retired Status are determined by the Board and may change from time-to-time. Currently there are no fees.

Retired members may use the CVPMRetired designation (the word “Retired” must be appended to the designation) to signify to the industry and public that they are no longer active and do not currently meet the program’s standards.

Retired members who return to the profession in any capacity are required to successfully complete the application and examination process again to be reactivated.

Retired status must be approved by the CVPM Board prior to the member's certificate expiration.

SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST BELOW

First Name *		Last Name *
Email Address *
Organization
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City *		Location *
Zip/Postal Code *		Country *
Phone Area Code *		Phone *
CVPM Certification Date *
Current Renewal Date *
What status are you applying for? *	Inactive Status Retired Status
Detailed request for your status change including circumstances. *
Documentation supporting circumstances for your request. *
INACTIVE STATUS CONFIRMATION * Inactive status may be granted on a case-by-case basis, for a period not to exceed three (3) years, only one (1) time during a certificant’s recertification career and must be approved prior to the certificant’s certification expiration. Inactive members may not use the CVPM designation while inactive. Extenuating circumstances must be documented.	Not applicable to this request. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Inactive Status policy. Click for details.
RETIRED STATUS CONFIRMATION *Retired Status would preclude you from working in the veterinary industry in any capacity - even in a volunteer role. Retired Status was intended for individuals who are walking away from work or volunteering in any capacity in the industry (not just in a manager role).	Not applicable to this request. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Retired Status policy. Click for details.

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