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National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) Renewal Process 

 for Users who Currently Have an eAuthentication Account 

 If you have not completed your APHIS Approved Supplemental Training, you are not ready to 

renew. Please go to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-health/nvap/take to complete your 

required training. 

If you have previously set up an eAuthentication account, there are four scenarios:

1. Your user id and password are active and you are able to log in at:

https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/

• Proceed to the VSPS Steps below. 

2. You are not able to log in due to forgotten user id/password/inactive account and you are not 

able to reset your password.

• You must start over and set up a new eAuthentication Account – please see the other 

handout titled: “On-line Renewal for First Time Users”

3. You are not able to log in due to account inactivity but you DO know your user id/password.

• Call 1-800-457-3642 (Option 1 and then Option 4) to get assistance to activate the 

account.
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4. You are not able to log in due to forgotten user id/password: 

1.Click on the 'Forgot Password' link on the login page. 

2.Select the 'Reset my password with my email' option and 'Continue'. 

3.Enter your 'Email Address' and 'Submit'. A message will display to notify you an email will 

be sent to the address provided with a link to reset your password. Note: If you have not 

received the message and remained on the page, you can use the 'Resend Email' button to 

resend the email.

4.Check your email for an email title 'eAuth-Reset Password' and click 'Reset Password'. 

5.Enter and confirm a new password that meets the password requirements and 'Submit'. 

6.A confirmation message will display.

7.Click 'Continue', if applicable. 

Once you have successfully created your new password, an email confirmation will be sent to 

your email address. 

For questions on eAuthentication, contact the Service Desk at eAuthHelpDesk@ftc.usda.gov or 

800-457-3642 select option 1 and then option 4. 

VSPS Steps: 

 

1. Select the URL below or copy and paste it into your browser. Access the site below and use 

your eAuth ID and password to access the system: 

2. https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps 

 

3. Select 

4. Select “My Veterinarian Record”. 

 

5. Select at the bottom of the screen. 

6. Select “yes” for option 5. 

7. Update all of your contact information including your email address. 

8. Scroll down and enter the required information for your APHIS Approved Supplemental 

Training Modules. 
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For HELP see the resources below:

9. At the bottom of the screen, Select “Apply” 

10. You will be notified by email when your application has been “approved.”

If at any point you have difficulties with the on-line renewal process, you can renew using a 

paper VS Form 1-36A application, which you will sign in ink and mail to your NVAP 

Coordinator. 

If you require help, contact the eAuthentication Help Desk at: eAuth Help Desk: 800-457-3642 

(Opt 1 and Opt4)

Once you have a user name and password and have successfully logged in to VSPS but are 

having issues submitting your application for renewal, please contact the VSPS Help desk at:

help@usda.gov with a subject line of “VS IT Systems VSPS Link New eAuth Account to VSPS 

Profile”. Please include your new eAuth username, preferred email address, and your National 

Accreditation Number (NAN) or call 877-944-8457 (Opt 2).

If you have questions about your renewal or other questions about the National Veterinary 

Accreditation Program contact your NVAP Coordinator:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/vet_accreditation/downloads/nvap_coordinator.pdf

Or go to the NVAP website at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/nvap

To check your accreditation renewal date:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/nvap/ct_areavet