State & National Resource Information
Veterinary Technnician Schools in Arizona
Anthem College Veterinary Technology Program 1515 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Phone: 602-279-9700 Anthem College Jennifer Voss, DVM, Director Associate in Science Initial Accreditation-March 3, 2008 PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION
Kaplan College Veterinary Technology Program 13610 N. Black Canyon Hwy Ste 104 Phoenix, AZ 85029 Phone: 602-548-1955 Kaplan College James Flom, DVM, Program Director Associate of Occupational Studies Initial Accreditation-August 19, 2005 FULL ACCREDITATION
Mesa Community College Veterinary Technology/Animal Health Program 1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202 Phone: 480-461-7488 Mesa Community College Jill Sheport, DVM, Director Associate of Applied Science Initial Accreditation February 3, 2006 PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION
Penn Foster College Veterinary Technician Distance Education Program 143000 N. Northsight Rd. Ste 120 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 800-275-4410 Penn Foster College Margi Sirois, Ed.D., Director Associate in Science Initial Accreditation January 5, 2006 FULL ACCREDITATION
Pima County Community College Veterinary Technology Program 8181 E. Irvington Rd. Tucson, AZ 85709-4000 Phone: 520-206-7414 Pima Community College Timothy Krone, DVM-Director Associate of Applied Science Initial Accreditation-January 29, 2003 FULL ACCREDITATION
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley Veterinary Technology Program 2160 S. Power Rd. Mesa. AZ 85209 Phone: 480-898-9898 Pima Medical Institute Laura Lien, CVT-Director Initial Accreditation-January 21, 2011 PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Veterinary Technology Program 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716 520-326-1600 Pima Medical Institute Jennifer Serling, CVT-Director Associate of Occupational Sciences Initial Accreditation: September 2, 2011 PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION
For updated information go to: www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/arizona.asp
Animal Cruelty Programs
Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona Detective Mike Duffey, Co-Chair 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716 Phone: 520-321-3704 Ext: 121 Fax: 520-327-3347
Web site:www.act-az.org
Animal Cruelty Task Force of Maricopa County Jana Sorensen, Chair Maricopa County Attorneys Office 301 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 Phone: 602-876-1681 E-mail: sorensen@mcao.maricopa.gov
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office Animal Cruelty Investigative Unit Emergency: Dial 911 Hotline: 602-876-1681 E-mail: animal_cruelty@mcso.maricopa.gov Web site: Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
LEAP (Law Enforcement for Animal Protection)
The Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau
Phone: 602-262-6141
Animal Resources
Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion Location 1521 W. Dobbins Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85041 Phone: 602-997-7586 Web site: http://www.azhumane.org/
Sunnyslope Location 9226 N 13th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phone: 602-997-7585
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
West Valley Location 2500 S. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85009 Phone: 602-506-7387 Fax: 602-372-7556 Web site: http://www.maricopa.gov/pets/
East Valley Location 2630 W. 8th St. Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: 602-506-7387 Fax: 602-372-7556 Web site: http://www.maricopa.gov/pets/
Important Resource Numbers
State
Arizona State Public Health Veterinarian Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Infectious Disease Services 150 N. 18th Ave., Ste 140 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-364-4562 Fax: 602-364-1039 Web site: www.azdhs.gov
Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Jenna Jones, Executive Director 1400 W. Washington St., Rm 240 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-364-1738 Fax: 602-364-1039 Web site: www.vetboard.az.gov
Arizona Veterinary Medical Association/ Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona 100 W. Coolidge St. Phoenix, AZ 85013 Phone: 602-242-7936 Fax: 602-249-3828 E-mail: office@azvma.org Web site: www.azvma.org
Office of the State Veterinarian 1688 W. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-542-4293 Fax: 602-542-4290 Web site: www.azda.gov
OSHA The Industrial Commission of Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health
800 W. Washington St. 2nd Fl
Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-542-5795
Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association PO Box 65832 Tucson, AZ 85728 Phone: 520-326-5567 Fax: 520-505-3734
National
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) 12575 W. Bayaud Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 Member Services: 1-800-883-6301 / 303-986-2800 Fax: 303-986-1700 Web site: www.aahanet.org
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone: 888-426-4435 (consultation fee) Web site: www.aspca.org
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA ) 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Ste 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 Phone: 800-248-2862 Fax: 847-925-1329 E-mail: avmainfo@avma.org Web site: www.avma.org
International Travel/Pet Information Web site: www.pettravel.com
National Pesticide Information Center Phone: 800-858-7378 E-mail: npic@ace.orst.edu
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) 1666 K Street NW Ste 260 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 703-740-8737 Fax: 202-449-8560 E-mail: navta@navta.net Web site: www.navta.net
Wild West Veterinary Conference 10355 S Democracy Ln Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 1-877-978-7084 Fax: 703-978-7025 Web site: www.wildwestvc.com
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