State Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program

CMU Tech's Veterinary Technology Program is an AVMA CVTEA accredited program and has achieved program approval through the Higher Learning Commission (HSL).

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Alabama.

§ 34-29-94. Veterinary technician license requirements; fees; authorized acts; emergency care;
suspension, revocation of license; continuing education.
(a) In order to obtain a license as a veterinary technician, the applicant shall do all of the following:
(1) Submit a complete notarized application on a form prescribed by the board setting forth that the applicant meets all of the following qualifications:
a. At least 18 years of age.
b. Of good character.
c. Has attained a competent school education and has received a diploma in animal technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited school or other school of animal veterinary technology approved by the board.
(2) Submit an application accompanied by an authenticated copy of the college transcript of the applicant signed by the dean or the registrar of the school, college or university.
(3) Submit an application accompanied by a photograph of reasonable likeness of the applicant taken within six months of the date of the application.
(4) Submit an application fee as prescribed by the board.
(b) Notification and penalty for non-renewal of licenses for veterinary technicians shall be applied as provided in this article for veterinarians.
(c) The board may adopt the Veterinary Technician National Examination and passing criteria prepared by the Professional Examination Service (PES), or any other veterinary technician national examination as the sole veterinary technician examination or in addition to a state examination at its discretion.
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(1) Examination of applicants for licensing as veterinary technicians in Alabama shall be held at a time, place, and date set by the board. Appropriate public notice of the time and place of the examination shall be given at least 90 days in advance of the date set forth for the examination.
(2) A passing score on the AVMA approved National Licensing Examination shall be determined by the professional examination provider based on a national criterion which reflects a passing score of at least 70 percent. Each applicant who passes the examination and meets all other requirement for licensure prescribed by the board shall be granted a license as a veterinary technician and shall be registered as such and a record kept by the board, and shall receive a license in a form to be prescribed by the board.
(d) There shall be an annual renewal of each veterinary technician’s license and the renewal fee established and published by the board.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Alaska.

12 AAC 68.310. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Repealed 4/29/93.
(b) The board will, in its discretion, license a person as a veterinary technician who
(1) submits a completed application on the form provided by the department;
(2) pays the application and license fees established in 12 AAC 02.350;
(3) has passed the examination required in 12 AAC 68.315;
(4) documents the required education and training by providing
(A) official transcripts showing successful completion of a veterinary technician training program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; or
(B) employment verification forms completed by the supervising veterinarian verifying that the applicant has been working at least 700 hours a year for at least two of the previous three years immediately preceding the date of application, of which one year must be within this state; but a technician who is currently licensed in another state and meets the employment verification requirements listed in this subparagraph is not required to work for one year within this state;
(5) on a form provided by the department, submits three letters of professional reference completed by persons familiar with the applicant’s education or training as a veterinary technician stating that the applicant is professionally competent, reliable, and worthy of confidence; at least two letters of reference must be completed by veterinarians licensed in this state or another jurisdiction; if the applicant graduated from a veterinary technician training program within the two years immediately preceding the date of application, letters of professional reference from instructors at the applicant’s veterinary technician training program may be substituted for the letters of professional reference from veterinarians; a letter of professional reference must be sent directly to the department from the person completing the professional reference;
(6) submits any other documentation that the board determines is necessary to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of this section; and
(7) submits verification of licensure as a veterinary technician from each state where the applicant holds or has ever held a veterinary technician license.
Authority: AS 08.98.050 AS 08.98.080 AS 08.98.167
12 AAC 68.315. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EXAMINATION. (a) The examination required for licensure as a veterinary technician is the Veterinary Technician National Examination sponsored by the American
Association of Veterinary State Boards.
(b) An application for examination or reexamination must be received by the department at least 45 days before the date of the next examination. Applicants who fail the examination may retake the examination within one year from the date of their application. After the expiration of one year from the date of application, applicants who wish to retake the examination must reapply for it.
(c) An applicant for a veterinary technician license may apply to sit for the examination before meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4). However, before licensure, an applicant applying under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A) shall show proof of graduation in the form of official transcripts, a certified copy of the applicant’s diploma, or an official letter of verification of graduation sent directly to the department from the program recognized under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A). If official transcripts were not previously submitted, official transcripts must be received by the department before examination scores will be released to the applicant applying under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A).
(d) An applicant who applies to sit for the examination under (a) of this section and subsequently is unable to graduate from a program recognized under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A) and sit for the examination is ineligible for a refund of the examination fees.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Arizona, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Arkansas.

§ 17-101-306. Veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, and veterinary technician specialist – Certification.
(a) A person shall not assist in the practice of veterinary medicine as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist without first applying for and obtaining a certification from the Veterinary Medical Examining Board and having his or her employment with a licensed veterinarian registered with the Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
(b)
(1) An applicant for certification as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist in this state may make written application to the Veterinary Medical Examining Board showing that he or she is:
(A) A citizen of the United States or an applicant for citizenship; and
(B) A person of moral integrity and acceptable ethical standards.
(2) The application for certification as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist in the State of Arkansas shall be written, signed by the applicant, and submitted to the Veterinary Medical Examining Board at least thirty (30) days before the examination, including without limitation the information set forth in this subdivision (b)(2), and the application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by the Veterinary Medical Examining Board:
(A) A current photograph of the applicant;
(B)
(i) A copy of the applicant's diploma or its equivalent from a college-level program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(ii) If the applicant has not graduated at the time of application, an affidavit from the program certifying the applicant's ability to graduate may be accepted with a copy of the diploma or its equivalent submitted upon availability;
(C) A certified copy of college transcripts;
(D) A passing score on the National Board Examination or Veterinary Technician National Examination, or future equivalent, reported through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards or its successor; and
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(E) A letter of recommendation signed by a veterinarian who is licensed in this state or another state, territory, or district of the United States and notarized.
(3) This section does not prevent the Veterinary Medical Examining Board from issuing a certification by endorsement to an applicant who:
(A) Holds a certification, or its equivalent, as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist in another state, territory, or district of the United States;
(B) Is not a respondent in any pending or unresolved board action in any state, territory, or district of the United States;
(C) Has a passing score on the National Board Examination or Veterinary Technician National Examination, or its future equivalent, reported through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards or its successor;
(D) Submits a completed application, including without limitation a letter of recommendation that is:
(i) Signed by a veterinarian;
(ii) Notarized by a notary public; and
(iii) Accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by the Veterinary Medical Examining Board; and
(E) Signs a statement attesting that he or she has read and understands this chapter and the rules adopted by the Veterinary Medical Examining Board governing the practice of veterinary medicine in Arkansas.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in California.

Registered Veterinary Technician License Application

Please apply online at BreEZe for the Registered Veterinary Technician License Application

Required Fees:

Application Fee: $350 (non-refundable)
Initial License Fee: $350

Requirements for Approved School:

Photograph (similar to a passport photograph)
Official Transcript or photocopy of the diploma (if applicable and AVMA/California approved school applicant)
License Verification/Letter of Good Standing sent directly to California from another state, U.S. territory or Canadian province (if applicable for AVMA/California approved school applicant)*
Fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) please complete the Live Scan Form and submit it to the Board. For Live Scan locations, click here.
United States issued Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Requirements for Alternate Route:

Photograph (similar to a passport photograph)
Task list – Proof of Experience Form
Postsecondary Academic Checklist Form
Transcripts for all applicable courses of postsecondary education
Copies of official college catalog course descriptions and course outlines for all postsecondary education

Copies of official Certificates of Completion along with course descriptions or course outlines, and breakdown in hours for postsecondary education
Fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) please complete the Live Scan Form and submit it to the Board. For Live Scan locations, click here.
United States issued Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Required Information:

Verification of passing the Veterinarian Technician National Examination (VTNE) or equivalent

Applicants for the VTNE apply directly to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Those applicants who graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited school will automatically be made eligible to take the VTNE.

The VTNE is administered in 3 specific testing windows throughout the year and each application window has a deadline. Please refer to the AAVSB for the application and application deadlines for each examination window.

Applicants who apply for the examination eligibility as a graduate of a California approved technology program or through the Board’s Alternate Route, must apply directly to the AAVSB to take the VTNE. Applicants must also apply directly to the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) for exam eligibility and licensure. The Veterinary Medical Board is required to review the applicant’s application for licensure and verify examination eligibility before the alternate route candidate is made eligible to take the VTNE. In order to ensure eligibility is transferred to the AAVSB in a timely manner, alternate route candidates are recommended to apply through the VMB and the AAVSB at least eight weeks prior to the selected testing window. The VMB cannot transfer eligibility to the AAVSB without both applications being submitted.

EX: During the March/April AAVSB exam testing window, candidates must submit their application for licensure to the Board by no later than January 15th. During the July/August AAVSB exam testing window, candidates must submit their application for licensure to the Board by no later than May 15th. During the November/December AAVSB exam testing window, candidates must submit their application for licensure to the Board by no later than August 15th.

Applicants who fail to apply for licensure within two years from notification of eligibility are subject to abandonment of their application and must reapply pursuant to CCR section 2015.5

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Colorado, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Connecticut, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Delaware.

§ 3319. Qualifications of applicant; report to Attorney General; judicial review.

(a) An applicant who is applying for licensure as a veterinary technician under this chapter shall submit evidence, verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board, that such person:

(1) Has received a degree from a veterinary technician program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (“AVMA”) or from a foreign veterinary program approved by the AVMA or, for a period not to exceed 7 years provided that the Board may by regulation, for reasons stated, shorten the time, has submitted evidence to the Board of one of the following:

a. A degree from a nonaccredited veterinary technician program or other program as defined by the Board’s rules and regulations, combined with practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for the period of time specified in the Board’s rules and regulations, or

b. Practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for a period of time specified in the Board’s rules and regulations;

(2) Has achieved the passing score on the written standardized national examination designated by the Board pursuant to § 3306 of this title;

(3) Shall not have any impairment related to drugs or alcohol that would limit the applicant’s ability to practice as a veterinary technician in a manner consistent with the safety of a patient or the public;

(4) Shall not have a criminal conviction record, or pending criminal charge relating to an offense, the circumstances of which substantially relate to practice as a veterinary technician. Applicants who have criminal conviction records or pending criminal charges shall require appropriate authorities to provide information about the record or charge directly to the Board in sufficient specificity to enable the Board to make a determination whether the record or charge is substantially related to practice as a veterinary technician; however, after a hearing or review of documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the specified criteria for a waiver, the Board, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum may waive this paragraph (a)(4) herein, if it finds all of the following:

a. For waiver of a felony conviction, more than 5 years have elapsed since the date of the conviction. At the time of the application the applicant may not be incarcerated, on work release, on probation, on parole or serving any part of a suspended sentence and must be in substantial compliance with all court orders pertaining to fines, restitution and community service.

b. For waiver of a misdemeanor conviction or violation, at the time of the application the applicant may not be incarcerated, on work release, on probation, on parole or serving any part of a suspended sentence and must be in substantial compliance with all court orders pertaining to fines, restitution and community service.

c. The applicant is capable of practicing as a veterinary technician in a competent and professional manner.

d. The granting of the waiver will not endanger the public health, safety or welfare;

(5) Shall not have engaged in any of the acts or offenses that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter and has no disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints pending against that applicant in any jurisdiction where the applicant has previously been or currently is licensed as a veterinary technician.

(b) In the event the applicant shall have been the recipient of any administrative penalties regarding that applicant’s practice as a veterinary technician, including but not limited to fines, formal reprimands, license suspensions or revocation (except for license revocations for nonpayment of license renewal fees), probationary limitations, and/or has entered into any “consent agreements” which contain conditions placed by a Board on that applicant’s professional conduct and practice, including any voluntary surrender of a license, the applicant shall furnish all information regarding such penalties and/or agreements to the Board. The Board may, after a hearing, determine that such administrative penalty is grounds to deny licensure.

(c) In the event the applicant has not taken the national examination designated by the Board pursuant to § 3306 of this title, the applicant shall sit for the latest examination at such times as are determined by the testing service.

(d) Where the Board has found to its satisfaction that an applicant has been intentionally fraudulent, or that false information has been intentionally supplied, it shall report its findings to the Attorney General for further action.

(e) Where the application of a person has been refused or rejected and such applicant feels that the Board has acted without justification; has imposed higher or different standards for the applicant than for other applicants or licensees; or has in some other manner contributed to or caused the failure of such application, the applicant may appeal to the Superior Court.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in District of Columbia, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Florida, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Georgia.

Rule 700-6-.01. Application for Veterinary Technician License

Application for licensure of Veterinary Technicians shall be made on forms furnished by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
All applicants shall meet the following requirements as provided in Code Section 43-50-52 of the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act:
The applicant has attained the age of 18.
The applicant is of good moral character; and
The applicant is a graduate of a Veterinary Technician program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association, however, the Board will review all other programs on an individual basis. The veterinary technician program may provide the electronic submission of proof of graduation or an official transcript.
If licensed in another state(s) with license requirements substantially the same as this state, which were in effect at the time the applicant was first admitted to practice in the other state(s), provide verification of licensure from that state(s);
The applicant has paid all applicable fees.
All applicants for licensure must present proof of having obtained a passing scaled score of at least 425 where the scores range from 200-800 or a passing score of at least 75 when the range is from 0-100 on the National Veterinary Technician Examination or other examination similar in nature and scope as the Board from time to time will adopt.
Such previous scores must be reported to the Georgia Board of Veterinary Medicine by the Interstate Reporting Service.
Candidates desiring to transfer scores must pay all applicable fees.
Proof of a passing score on the Georgia Veterinary Technician Law Exam.
All applications for licensure expire one year from the date of receipt of the application and non-refundable fee.
Licenses shall be renewable biennially by December 31 of the year in which the license expires.
Licenses must be renewed within one year after expiration date with the payment of the renewal and late fees.
Failure to comply voids the license.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Hawaii, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Idaho.

100. CERTIFICATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS.
01. Certificate Required. Any person representing themselves as a veterinary technician, licensed veterinary technician, registered veterinary technician, or certified veterinary technician, shall hold a valid, unexpired certificate to practice veterinary technology in Idaho. (7-1-21)
02. Application for Certification -- Contents -- Examinations. An individual desiring to be certified as a veterinary technician shall make written application to the Board upon a form furnished by the Board. A
complete application is valid for a period of one (1) year, contain the applicant's notarized signature, and include:
(7-1-21)
a. A copy of a birth certificate or current passport proving that the applicant is eighteen (18) years of age or older. (7-1-21)
b. Documentation of education/training/experience as follows: (7-1-21)
i. A certified copy of a diploma or transcript, or a letter verifying graduation from a veterinary technology program, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (7-1-21)
ii. A certified copy of a diploma or transcript, or a letter verifying the award of a D.V.M. or V.M.D. degree or equivalent, from an accredited school of veterinary medicine; or (7-1-21)
iii. If a foreign veterinary graduate, a letter from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certifying completion of the ECFVG program or a copy of the ECFVG certificate. (7-1-21)
c. Verification of a criterion-referenced passing score reported by the Professional Examination Service or its designee, or by other designated test vendors or their designees approved by the American Association
of Veterinary State Boards on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) or other national examination approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards or its designated test vendor or by the Board. If such a score is not available, the passing score shall be as reported by the Professional Examination Service or its designee, or by other designated test vendors or their designees approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards or by the Board and shall be considered equal to or greater than one and five-tenths (1.5) standard deviation below the mean score of the examination. (7-1-21)

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Illinois, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Indiana.

Veterinary Technician Registration Application & Instructions

Applying by Exam Requirements:

1. Submit an application online at MyLicense.IN.gov with the application fee of $30.00. The paper application is available if necessary.

2. Criminal Background Check: All applicants must obtain a criminal background check prior to being issued a license or registration. For information please click on criminal background check. Please note that you must wait until you have received your online application receipt or you have been notified by us that we have received your application before you obtain your criminal background check. If your background is received prior to the date we received your application, we will not be able to accept those results and you will be required to do the background process again.

3. Written Statement: If you answered “yes” to any questions on your application, explain fully, including all related details in a signed, written statement. Include the violation, location, date, and disposition. You will need to provide copies of any and all court documentation regarding each offense. This may be uploaded with your application or using the License Update feature in your account after submitting your application online.

4. Transcripts: An official (certified) transcript of grades from the school where the applicant attended and completed a program of veterinary technology training. Transcripts should show their degree conferred. This must be sent directly from the school (e-transcripts accepted to [email protected].)

5. Name Change Document: A copy of a marriage certificate or an official affidavit indicating any legal name change, if your name differs from that on any documents. This may be uploaded with your application or using the License Update feature in your account after submitting your application online.

6. Official Score Report: Applicants must submit an official score report sent directly from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) - Veterinary Technician Information Verifying Agency showing a passing score on the VTNE examination. Please contact the AAVSB for a “Score Reporting Service” form at the address listed below or you may download this form from their website. This will explain how to obtain your scores and fee information.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Iowa.

811—8.2(169) Registration of veterinary technicians. All veterinary technicians shall be under the direct control of the board and shall be registered with the state veterinarian, bureau of animal industry, Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship. Each veterinary technician must pass both the veterinary technician national examination and a veterinary technician state examination as approved by the board. Applications for registration shall be obtained from and remitted to the board. Applicants who have passed both examinations shall be issued a certificate by the board stating that the named candidate is registered as a veterinary technician.
[ARC 3696C, IAB 3/14/18, effective 4/18/18]
811—8.3(169) Examination. The veterinary technician state examination shall be given at least once annually at a site or sites to be designated by the board at least 60 days before the date of the examination.
The board may provide for additional veterinary technician state examinations as deemed appropriate. In the event the board provides for additional examinations, the site or sites of the examination shall be designated by the board at least 60 days prior to the date of the examination.
8.3(1) An application fee in an amount determined by the board not to exceed $45 shall accompany the application to take the veterinary technician state examination; both the fee and the application must be received by the board at least 30 days before the examination. An additional fee shall be submitted for the veterinary technician examination when a professional examination service is utilized by the board. The additional fee shall be the charges for the examination by the professional examination service plus administrative costs in an amount determined by the board. The fee for the veterinary technician state examination may be waived for qualifying military service personnel upon request.
8.3(2) An applicant who fails to earn a passing score on the veterinary technician state examination shall be entitled to retake the examination not earlier than 90 days since the applicant last took the examination. The applicant must submit a new application and the application fee in accordance with subrule 8.3(1) to retake the veterinary technician state examination. An applicant is limited to five total attempts at the veterinary technician state examination; any additional applications to retake the examination beyond the five allowable attempts may be considered by the board and may be granted at the board’s discretion

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Kansas, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Kentucky.

Candidates for licensure as a veterinary technician are required to be a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technology / technician / nurse program (201 KAR 16:520). Graduates of non-AVMA approved programs are considered “foreign graduates” and should refer to the “Foreign Graduates” section below for alternate pathways to licensure. To determine if a veterinary technician program is AVMA accredited, visit the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) official online list of accredited programs. Candidates may also check the list of formerly accredited programs at by visiting AVMA CVTEA online and looking under the heading “Accreditation withdrawn history” to see if a program was accredited at the time of graduation.

Students attending an AVMA accredited program who are ready to sit for the VTNE need to apply directly to the AAVSB for approval to take the exam. Do not delay in applying, as deadlines are very strict for available testing windows. A passing exam score on the VTNE* is required for licensure as a veterinary technician with the KBVE.

*Per 201 KAR 16:530, Section 2(1)(b), individuals who graduated from an approved program prior to 1990, and successfully completed one of the following tests prior to 1990 may also be eligible for licensure: the Animal Technician National Exam (ATNE) if taken during the years 1986 – 1989, or a passing score from a jurisdictional level competency exam if taken prior to 1986. Exam results must be submitted on official letterhead from the testing organization or official records custodian to be eligible for consideration.

In Kentucky, once the VTNE, ATNE, or other KBVE approved exam has been successfully passed, candidates for licensure do not need to retest, regardless of how long ago the test was completed.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Louisiana, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Maine.

Once you’ve completed your A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology, you will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).

Once you have passed your test, your results will be forwarded to the state board of your choice and you will then be eligible to complete state licensing procedures. You can find a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) application form online at the Maine State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Your final license application costs in will include a $35 license fee and a $21 criminal record check fee. There is a $50 annual renewal fee.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Maryland.

There are two ways to become licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Maryland. The first is to graduate from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program. The second is to acquire significant education and experience. For specific requirements, read on.

For graduates of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.

The following items are required to apply for licensure in Maryland.

Test Scores: To apply for licensure, you must first take and pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). For information on applying to take the VTNE, visit: www.aavsb.org/VTNE or call the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) at (816) 931-1504. The VTNE is offered during three testing windows at five locations in Maryland and two in Washington D.C.

If you have already taken and passed the VTNE and you sat for this exam in Maryland, your scores will be transferred to us automatically.
If you have already taken and passed the VTNE but did not sit for the exam in Maryland, you are responsible for having your score transferred to us by the Veterinary Technician Information

Verifying Agency (TIVA), which is affiliated with the AAVSB.

Transcripts: Provide the State Board with a final transcript from your AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program. This document should be sent directly from the college to the Board office. If you are supplying us with this document, it must be submitted in an envelope with an unbroken seal from the college.

Photograph: One headshot, about 2" x 3", taken within the past 6 months, must be uploaded.

Letters of Good Standing, if applicable: If you are now licensed, or have ever been licensed, in another state or jurisdiction, Letters of Good Standing or registration verification must be sent to us directly from all other State Boards and/or any other jurisdiction where you were licensed. These letters may be emailed from an official state office; however, faxes are not accepted.

Documentation if you have any pending or past disciplinary action with another state Board or if you have any criminal convictions (other than minor traffic violations), you must provide all related documentation..

Applicants who are not a graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.

If you have not graduated from an accredited Vet Tech Program but want to be licensed as an RVT, all items below must be submitted before you can sit for the VTNE.

Apply here to take the VTNE

Transcripts: Provide the State Board with a final transcript showing that you hold an associate's degree or higher level degree. This document should be sent directly from the college to the SBVME's office. If you are supplying the SBVME with this document, it must be submitted in an envelope with an unbroken seal from the college. NOTE! Your transcripts must include a minimum of three credits with a passing grade of C or above in each of the following college level courses:

Biology I and II;
Microbiology;
Chemistry;
Anatomy and Physiology I and II.

Skills Assessment. Submit a Technician Skill Set Assessment, that has been completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian who has worked with and has extensive knowledge of the applicant’s abilities. Applicants are expected to perform all duties listed. The applicant should provide the reviewing veterinarian with an addressed, stamped envelope and should not be returned to the applicant. The veterinarian should sign across the back of the seal before mailing.

Proof of Work Experience: Proof of completion of 10,000 hours of work experience as a technician, with a signed affidavit from a supervising veterinarian specifying the number of hours worked and the dates worked;

Proof of Continuing Education: Proof of having completed a minimum of 24 hours of veterinary technician continuing education;

Proof of Emergency Experience: Proof of having completed a minimum of 24 hours of work as a veterinary technician in a veterinary emergency facility.

Test Scores: After the State Board has received and reviewed all the required documentation (above), a determination will be made as to your eligibility to sit the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). If you are approved, you will be notified by the state Board. You will then have to make arrangement to take the exam. For information, see: www.aavsb.org/VTNE or call the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) at (816) 931-1504.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Massachusetts, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Michigan.

Online Application for a Veterinary Technician License can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus.
Application Fee (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit or debit card.):
Veterinary Technician By Exam or Endorsement –$137.70
Veterinary Technician Relicensure – $157.70
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO ALL APPLICANTS
Criminal Background Check – Once the online application is completed and submitted you will be emailed an Application Confirmation letter containing instructions to complete the Criminal Background Check (except those applicants seeking relicensure, if the license expired within the last three years.)
Good Moral Character Questions – Documentation will be required if you answer “yes” to either question to
show at the current time you have the ability to, and are likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest and open
manner, that you are rehabilitated, or that the substance of the former offense is not reasonably related to the occupation or profession for which you are seeking a license.
Social Security Number – An individual applying for licensure is required to provide his or her social security number at the time of application. If exempt under law from obtaining a SSN or do not have a SSN, the SSN affidavit form will be required to be uploaded at the time the application is submitted.
Verification of Licensure – If you hold a current license or ever held a license as a veterinary technician,
verification of licensure will be required to be submitted directly to this office by the licensing agency of any
state of the United States in which you hold or ever held a license. Verification can be emailed to
[email protected] or mailed to the Bureau of Professional Licensing, PO Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909.
English Language Proficiency – An individual applying for licensure is required to demonstrate a working
knowledge of the English language. This can be established if the required health professional educational
program was taught in English, the applicants transcript establishes that they earned not less than 60 college level credits from an English-speaking graduate or undergraduate school, or pass an approved English proficiency exam as established by the department in R 338.7002b of the Public Health Code – General
MICHIGAN VETERINARY TECHNICIAN LICENSING GUIDE
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE BY EXAM
You will need to apply with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) for the Veterinary
Technician National Examination (VTNE) at https://www.aavsb.org/vtne-overview. The AAVSB will review
your eligibility on behalf of the State of Michigan and you will receive a scheduling email from the exam vendor for scheduling your exam after your exam application is reviewed by AAVSB.
Applicants must have graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) approved
veterinary technician educational program. Official Transcripts must be submitted directly to the American
Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when you apply for the VTNE. Transcripts must show degree earned and the date it was conferred. The AAVSB will send the electronic, VAULT verified transcript directly to the State of Michigan.
Certification of your passing examination scores on the VTNE submitted directly to this office from AAVSB.
The jurisdiction selected on a candidate’s VTNE application will automatically receive an official score report.
To transfer your examination scores and credential records to this office, you will need to complete an AAVSB VAULT Transfer Service https://aavsb.org/licensure-assistance

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Minnesota, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Mississippi, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Missouri.

Title 20—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2270—Missouri Veterinary Medical Board
Chapter 3—Registration Requirements for Veterinary Technicians
20 CSR 2270-3.011 Registration Requirements
PURPOSE: This rule defines the requirements for a veterinary technician registration.
(1) To meet the educational requirements to be registered as a veterinary technician, an applicant must have successfully completed a—
(A) College level course of study in veterinary technology in a school having a curriculum approved by the board; or
(B) Post-high school college level course in the care and treatment of animals which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
(2) In order to be approved by the board the curriculum described in section (1) shall be substantially equal to the curriculum accredited by the AVMA.
(3) It shall be the student’s responsibility to have the school transmit directly to the board, a copy of the curriculum and a statement substantiating the equivalency to the AVMA accreditation standards. The board shall have the sole discretion of whether or not to approve the curriculum.
(4) The board shall notify the applicant by letter concerning the approval of the curriculum. If it is not approved, the letter will identify the reason(s).

20 CSR 2270-3.020 Examinations
PURPOSE: This rule describes the examinations required for registration as a veterinary technician.
(1) All applicants for registration as a veterinary technician in Missouri shall take both—
(A) The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
1. The deadline for applying to take the VTNE shall be fifteen (15) days prior to the date set by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB); and
(B) The Missouri State Board Examination.
1. The board determines if an applicant is eligible to sit for the examination by reviewing the application and documentation required. No applicant will be approved to sit for the examination until their application file is complete.
(2) Applicants shall submit—
(A) The application for registration and fee to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board;
(B) The VTNE application and fee directly to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB); and
(C) The fee for the Missouri State Board Examination to the board’s designated testing agency.
(3) The passing score on the VTNE shall be the minimum criterion referenced score of four hundred twenty-five (425). The passing score shall be seventy percent (70%) correct on the Missouri State Board Examination for the issuance of a registration in this state.
(4) The VTNE and the Missouri State Board Examination shall be administered at least once each year.
(5) Effective December 31, 2010, an applicant may apply for the examinations during his/her final semester of college, however, to be eligible to sit for the VTNE, the applicant must provide official documentation from the college verifying to the board that the applicant has graduated. However, no certificate of registration will be issued until an official transcript verifying receipt of the degree is received by the board office sent directly by the degree-granting institution. It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to arrange with the school or college for the transmitting of the official transcript to the board office.
(6) Any applicant who fails either of the required examinations for registration as a veterinary technician may retake the failed examination(s) by notifying the board office and paying the appropriate nonrefundable examination fee and registration fee by the applicable deadline dates of the board. Test scores are valid and will be accepted by the board for a period not to exceed five (5) years.
(7) Effective August 28, 1999, no person may take either examination more than four (4) times either in or out of Missouri to qualify for registration in Missouri. Prior to making application for the fourth attempt at passage of an examination, the applicant shall schedule an appearance with the board to outline a continuing education program, which shall be board-approved and completed prior to filing application for the subsequent examination.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Montana, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Nebraska.

180-003.02 Licensure of a Veterinary Technician
180-003.02A All persons who are certified as approved animal technicians on the date of July 13, 2000 by the standards set under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§71-1,168 to 71-1,185 as such sections existed prior to such date will be licensed as veterinary technicians.
180-003.02B Procedures for licensure as a veterinary technician: An applicant for licensure as a veterinary technician must:
1. Have attained at least the age of 19;
2. Have good moral character; and
3. Meet the following requirements:
a. Have graduated from an AVMA accredited veterinary technician program and pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) with a score not less than the recommended passing score as determined by the examination service approved by the Board; or
b. Have at least five years or more full-time experience working with a veterinarian prior to July 13, 2000; be employed by a veterinarian on the date of July 13, 2000; and pass the VTNE no later than July 13, 2003, with a score not less than the recommended passing score as determined by the examination service approved by the Board.
2. Submit to the Department:
a. An application which includes the following information. The application may be on a form provided by the Department, or on an alternate format. Only applications which are complete will be considered;
(1) Personal information: legal name, date of birth, Social Security Number, place of birth, mailing address, telephone number (optional), and permanent address;
(2) Education: name and location of high school completed and date completed, name and location of approved veterinary technician program, if applicable, and date completed;
EFFECTIVE DATE NEBRASKA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES JANUARY 15, 2005 REGULATION AND LICENSURE 172 NAC18010
(3) All applicants must respond to the following questions by answering yes or no. If the answer is yes to any question, explain the circumstances and outcome.
(a) Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?
(b) Have you ever been denied a certificate/license or the right to take an examination?
(c) Has your certificate/license in any state ever been suspended, revoked, limited, placed on probation or disciplined in any manner?
(d) Have you ever voluntarily surrendered or limited in any way a certificate/license issued to you by a licensing or disciplinary authority?
(e) Have you ever been requested to appear before any licensing agency?
(f) Have you ever been notified of any charges or complaints filed against you by any licensing or disciplinary authority or criminal prosecution authority?
(g) Are you aware of any pending disciplinary actions against your certificate/license in any jurisdiction?
(h) Are you aware of any on-going investigations of a disciplinary complaint against your certificate/license in any jurisdiction?
(i) Have you ever been addicted to, dependent upon or chronically impaired by alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates, or other drugs which may cause physical and/or psychological dependence?
(j) During the past ten years, have you voluntarily entered or been involuntarily admitted to an institution or health care facility for treatment of a mental or emotional disorder/condition?
(k) During the last ten years, have you been diagnosed with or treated for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any psychotic disorder?
(l) Has any action or proceeding of a civil nature ever been brought against you concerning care or treatment of an animal, regardless of whether or not such action or proceeding was ultimately withdrawn, dismissed, settled or resulted in a judgment?
b. Notarized statement from the applicant that s/he is of good moral character and that the statements on the application are true and complete.
c. If applying according to the requirements delineated in 172 NAC 180- 003.02B item 1.a.:
(1) An official transcript from an accredited program in veterinary technology showing graduation from the program;
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(2) Official documentation of score obtained on the VTNE.
d. If applying according to the requirements delineated in 172 NAC 180- 003.02B item 1.b.:
(1) Affidavit from veterinarian verifying employment of applicant by the veterinarian in profession of veterinary medicine on July 13, 2000 and dates applicant worked with the veterinarian;
(2) Verification that applicant has at least five years or more full-time experience working with a veterinarian prior to July 13, 2000;
(3) Official documentation of score obtained on the VTNE.
e. Evidence that s/he has attained the age of 19; and
f. The required licensure fee.
180-003.02C The Department will act within 150 days upon all completed applications for licensure.
180-003.02D When a license will expire within 180 days after its initial issuance date, the Department will collect $25, and the license will be valid until the next subsequent renewal date.
180-003.02E No person may practice veterinary technology in the state who is not a licensed veterinary technician. The Nebraska Veterinary Practice Act will not be construed to prohibit a person who is a regular student in a school of veterinary technology from performing duties or actions assigned by his/her instructors or from working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Nevada.

NRS 638.122 Veterinary technician: Application for license; qualifications; fee.

1. Any person who desires to secure a license as a veterinary technician must make written application to the Executive Director of the Board.

2. The application must be accompanied by satisfactory proof that the applicant:

(a) Is of good moral character.

(b) Has received a diploma conferring the degree of veterinary technician or its equivalent after having completed a college level course at a school approved by the Board.

3. The application must be accompanied by:

(a) A fee to be set by the Board in an amount not to exceed $500; and

(b) All information required to complete the application.

NAC 638.0527 Additional requirements for licensure. (NRS 638.070, 638.122, 638.123, 638.124)

1. In addition to the requirements of NRS 638.122, an applicant for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must submit to the Executive Director of the Board proof that he or she has passed:

(a) The Veterinary Technician National Examination; or

(b) Any other examination approved for this purpose by the Board pursuant to NRS 638.123.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, an applicant for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must submit to the Board satisfactory proof that the applicant has:

(a) Received a degree as a veterinary technician from a college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or the appropriate state agency in the state where the college is located;

(b) Received a bachelor of science degree in an area related to an animal science or in another area approved by the Board; or

3. Each applicant who received a bachelor of science degree in an area related to an animal science described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 or completed an accelerated program described in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 must submit, on a form provided by the Board, proof of completion of at least 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in a veterinary facility that is verified by an actively practicing veterinarian. Not less than 2,001 hours of that supervised clinical experience must have been earned within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submitted his or her application.

4. Each application for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must include:

(a) One letter of recommendation from a person associated with the practice of veterinary medicine; and

(b) A letter of good standing from the licensing agency of each state in which the applicant is licensed or has been licensed, if any. Each such letter must, if applicable, include detailed information concerning any disciplinary action which has been taken against the applicant or which is pending in that state.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in New Hampshire, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in New Jersey, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in New Mexico.

16.25.6.1 RULES GOVERNING REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS:

To perform the duties of a registered veterinary technician in New Mexico and receive a license issued by the board of veterinary medicine, an applicant must meet all the requirements set forth in these rules. The following documents are required:
- a completed, signed and notarized application for licensure-RVTform;
- the examination fee; and
- a color passport-type head and shoulders photograph of the
Prior to the applicant taking the required examinations, the application will be reviewed to determine if the applicant has satisfactorily met the board's
- The applicant's file must be complete before a license will be issued. If the required documents and information are not provided within one year of board examination, the applicant must reapply for licensure. In addition to (1), (2) and (3) above, the following documents are required:
  - notarized copy of diploma;
  - final transcripts from an accredited veterinary technician program; and
  - verifications of licensure from another state(s) or country(ies) in which applicant is or has been licensed;
  - pass all examinations required by the board; meet one of the following requirements:
  - the applicant is a graduate veterinary technician or a senior student of a two year or longer program accredited by the American veterinary medical association; or
  - the applicant has a current valid permit or license from another state(s) or country(ies) with similar requirements to New Mexico, as approved by the

[16.25.6.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.6.8 NMAC, 01-17-2014]

A.EXAMINATIONS:

Examinations shall be held as specified by the board of veterinary medicine.

Applicants must pass the American association of state veterinary boards (AAVSB) veterinary technician national examination (VTNE) administered by the professional examination service (PES) with the passing grade established by PES.

Prior to talcing the VTNE, applicant must apply for sponsorship by the board. The list of all fees relating to examinations is set out at Subsection C of 16.25.6.9 NMAC and is posted at the board's web site at bvm.nm.gov . In addition, the applicant must take and pass with a minimum score of 75%, the New Mexico veterinary technician licensing examination.

No application shall be acted upon until the examination fee is received by the executive director of the board of veterinary medicine. If the board deems an applicant ineligible for examination, fees will not be refunded.
The list of fees relating to examinations is as follows and is posted at the board's web site: bvm.nm.gov.
- state jurisprudence examination:
  - board set dates, January and May - $75; or
  - date selected by applicant - $100;
- VTNE: board sponsorship - $50.
Limitations:
- Once the fees have been submitted to the board, the fees cannot be
- An applicant has a one year time limit within which to take the state
Any applicant requesting an examination or re-examination by the board, other than board-set examinations, shall submit the application for review by the board. If the board determines that there is sufficient justification for administering a special examination, the expense of such special examination shall be borne by the applicant requesting the
An applicant failing the examination may retake the entire examination at a scheduled time and will be charged the full examination

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in New York.

Requirements for a professional license as an veterinary technician.

To qualify for licensure as an veterinary technician, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

Application: file an application with the department;
Education: have successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the board of regents or its equivalent;
Have completed a college-level course of study in, and hold a diploma from a school of veterinary science technology for the training of animal health technicians, giving a course of not less than eighteen months, registered by the department as maintaining at the time, a satisfactory standard, or has completed a college-level course of study determined by the department to be the equivalent thereof;
Any person who submits an application prior to January first, nineteen hundred eighty-three and who submits evidence of employment by a veterinarian or a veterinary facility prior to that date may be licensed on the basis of this experience if acceptable in the discretion of the board in accordance with the commissioner's regulations and upon the successful completion of the licensing examination required by this section;
Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations;
Citizenship or immigration status: be a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; provided, however that the board of regents may grant a one-time three-year waiver for an animal health technician who otherwise meets the requirements of this article and provided further that the board of regents may grant an extension of such three-year waiver of not more than one year;
Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department; and
Fees: pay a fee to the department for admission to the examination and for initial licensure of eighty-five dollars, for each reexamination forty-five dollars, and a fee of eighty dollars for each triennial registration period.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in North Carolina.

Veterinary Technician Exams

PLEASE NOTE: The State Exam is required for 'ALL' technicians seeking licensure in North Carolina as we do not accept reciprocity. You do NOT have to be a resident of NC to become registered.

NC Veterinary Technician State Exam

ELIGIBILITY / REQUIREMENTS:

One must have graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA) accredited program AND have a passing score on the VTNE to be eligible to sit for the NC Veterinary Technician State Examination.
CANADIAN RECOGNITION: As of June 2006, the AVMA approved a recommendation that veterinary technician credentialing entities in the US recognize graduates of Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) accredited veterinary technology programs as eligible for credentialing. In turn, the CVMA recommends that Canadian provincial licensing bodies recognize graduates of AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs as being eligible for licensure. As always, eligibility for licensure/registration/certification of veterinary technicians is the purview of each state and provincial credentialing agency.
ATTENTION: One is not eligible to take the exam until their application is complete which includes receiving all required documents.
LICENSING INFORMATION FOR MILITARY (and their spouses). If applicable, please send Janice copy of proof of Active Status to [email protected]
One does NOT need to be a resident of North Carolina to apply/hold a vet tech registration.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Documents DO NOT have to be received before submitting exam application.

A 'degree conferred' transcript. Document to be mailed to the Board office or e-mailed to [email protected] from the school. If mailed, send to: NCVMB, 1611 Jones Franklin Rd., Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27606
A VTNE score - available via the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Document to be mailed to the Board office or e-mailed to [email protected] from AAVSB
NOTE: New graduates who applied for the VTNE thru NC will have a copy of their score sent to the Board office automatically; it takes 4-5 weeks from exam date for results to be received.
License verification(s) from any state in which you held any professional license/registration. All verifications must be no older than six (6) months from exam date. Document(s) to be mailed to the Board office or e-mailed to [email protected] from the state Board/Agency. If mailed, send to: NCVMB, 1611 Jones Franklin Rd., Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27606
Copy of your Social Security Card - please upload copy when submitting application; website is secure
NOTE: If you are NOT a United States citizen but have DHS authorization for work, you will be required to include a Numeric Identifier in order for a SAVE verification to be run. Processing time can run between 3 - 20 Federal business days.
If you have a maiden/former name in which documents will be received under, a copy of a legal document will be required (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce papers, etc.).

For further details, see the 'Veterinary Technician State Exam Application Process' below.

NC State Exam

The NC State exam, which is administered on-line by a third party vendor, consists of 50 questions and is based on the PRACTICE ACT (General statutes and Administrative Rules) governing the practice of veterinary medicine in North Carolina in addition to information found on the Board's FAQ web site page under PROFESSIONALS (no need to open links). There are 30 True/False and 20 Multiple Choice questions; passing score is 75. You are given 30 minutes to take the exam with no option to pause. The NCVMB fee is $50 and is non-refundable or applicable toward a future exam.

Sample Exam Questions There is no need to commit to memory the Fees established by the Board (Administrative Code .0108).

EXAM RESULTS are typically reported to the Board by Wednesday of each week; if it falls on a holiday, it will be reported the following day(s).

Is becoming registered a TIME SENSITIVE matter for you?
Once eligible to take exam AND you have been contacted by AAVSB/TesTrac, be sure to take exam before Sunday so your results will be sent to Board the following week.

Veterinary Technician State Exam Application Process

NCVMB Application FEE: $50
(1.) To apply for the State Exam, one must first create an account via the Licensure Gateway. Once registered, you will log back in and select the Veterinary Technician State Exam application to submit. Once application has been submitted, you have six (6) months to complete the exam or else you will be required to re-apply.
(2.) Once the application has been submitted to the Board, the applicant will be able to log back into the Licensure Gateway 24/7 to check on their application status (e.g. which documents have been received or are pending).
(3.) When your exam file with the Board is complete and all required documents have been received and all obligations have been met, a Board team member will notify you via e-mail of your application status AND contact AAVSB/TesTrac to inform them of your eligibility for the on-line exam on Tuesday of each week.
(4.) NEW GRADS: You may submit an exam application before graduation but keep in mind, you have 6-months to complete the application process once you submit an application.
(5.) Study the PRACTICE ACT (General statutes & Administrative Rules) in addition to the information found on the Board's FAQ web site page under PROFESSIONALS (no need to open links). There is no need to commit to memory the Fees established by the Board (Administrative Code .0108).

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in North Dakota.

Veterinary Technician Licensure Application Process

APPLICANTS FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN NATIONAL EXAMINATION (VTNE) AND NORTH DAKOTA STATE LICENSURE

The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (aavsb.org).

If you have a documented disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act for which you need accommodations, contact the AAVSB office 30 days prior to the application deadline.

To apply to take the VTNE you must:

Apply directly through the AAVSB at www.aavsb.org.
Be a graduate from an accredited program in veterinary technology. If you are a student, you need to be in good standing at an accredited program in veterinary technology. For purposes of licensure in North Dakota, you may take the VTNE for the first time no earlier than six months prior to your expected graduation date.
Pay the fee for the VTNE, currently $320.00, directly to AAVSB.
Download the VTNE Candidate Handbook

The VTNE is offered during three testing windows annually.

Exam Window Deadline

March 15 - April 15 February 15

July 15 - August 15 June 15

November 15 - December 15 October 15

To apply for licensure in North Dakota you must:

Complete the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Application.
The following must accompany the application:
- Pay the $25.00 state application fee.
- Obtain the recommendation of a validly licensed veterinarian.
- A recent photograph of yourself.
- A copy of your diploma.
If you listed North Dakota on your VTNE application, our office will receive your official score report. If you did not indicate on your VTNE application that you were applying through North Dakota, you will need to request and pay for an official score transfer. Contact the AAVSB for more information at 1-877-698-8482.

Licensure as a veterinary technician in North Dakota requires a recommendation from a licensed veterinarian and a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

There is no additional state examination. Once you have passed the VTNE and met all other requirements for licensure, a North Dakota License will be issued.

Please contact the Board office if you have any questions.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Ohio.

Registered Veterinary Technician Licensing Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to receive an Ohio veterinary license. If you do not meet the following requirements within six (6) months of the Board receiving your application, your application will be considered incomplete. Please note: your application fee still remains non-refundable. You will be required to resubmit your application and application fee once you have met all requirements.
• You must be a graduate from an AVMA approved veterinary technology program.
https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Pages/default.aspx . You must request an official copy of your transcripts be sent to the Ohio Board.
• You must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and have your passing scores transferred to the Ohio Board. If you took the test in Ohio within the last 3 years the board will already have a copy of your score.
• Submit a fee: even numbered years = $25.00; odd numbered years = $35.00. All applications will be charged a $3.50 transaction fee as well.
• You must provide a picture of yourself. Any picture where your face can be clearly seen is acceptable.
• You must complete both an Ohio criminal background check and an FBI criminal background check, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The results must be forwarded to the Ohio Board directly from BCI. For more information on the Board's requirements, please visit the Background Check Requirements page on their website (http://ovmlb.ohio.gov/bkchk.stm).
• You must provide official court documentation and a written statement explaining criminal charges if applicable.
To begin the application process go to: https://elicense.ohio.gov/OH_HomePage
click Login/Create Your Account

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Oklahoma, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Oregon.

686.370 Examination for license; rules. (1) All applicants for a veterinary technician license shall be given a written examination to determine their knowledge of animal care, handling, basic comparative mammalian health records, applied clinical laboratory procedures and basic animal diseases and such other subjects as the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board deems advisable. The examination shall be designed to test both the scientific and practical knowledge of the applicants. The written examination shall be so conducted that the members of the board do not know the name of the applicant whose answers are being graded until after the judging or grading is completed.

(2) Veterinary technicians must have successfully passed an examination administered by the board. The board by rule may establish deadlines, scores, application procedures and other details. [1975 c.619 §9; 1987 c.651 §9; 1993 c.491 §14; 2003 c.178 §5]

686.375 Veterinary technician license; fee; rules. Upon application, accompanied by payment of the fee adopted by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board by rule, the board shall issue a veterinary technician license to any applicant who furnishes satisfactory evidence that the applicant has met the requirements for licensure as a veterinary technician established by the board by rule. [2003 c.178 §1]

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Pennsylvania.

Veterinary Technician

Pennsylvania Licensure Requirements

Degree Requirement:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology
In general, veterinary technicians obtain 2-4 years of post-high school education and have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology. Evidence of graduation from an approved school or college of veterinary technology sent directly from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program.

Examination Requirement:

1 Examination
Applicant must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

Experience Requirement:

Clinical Experience
A period of clinical experience in a veterinary practice is required for all students in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.

Continuing Education Requirement:

16 Hours
16 hours of continuing education required for each biennial license renewal.

Initial Licensing Fee:

$35.00

Licensure Renewal Fee:

$100.00 Biennial renewal of license

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Rhode Island, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in South Carolina.

License Requirements for Licensed Veterinary Technician

Examination

The requirement for a license to practice as a veterinary technician requires passing the online examination(s) by the South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The examination(s) will be on the Veterinary Medical Practice Rules and Regulations and such other subjects relating to animal health technology as the board may require.

A. Application. Any person desiring to be licensed as an Veterinary Technician may apply to the Board to take the license examination. Applications must be filed with the Board prior to the examination. Applications and accompanying documents will be valid for one (1) year from the initial application date. After one (1) year a new application, with attendant documents and appropriate fees must be submitted. Applications must include:

1. College transcript. Certified copy of the applicant's transcript, indicating veterinary technician degree, by a college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association;

2. National Board Examinations. Certified copy of national board examination results achieving the criterion-referenced passing score in effect at the time of examination;

3. Verification(s) of Licensure (Endorsement Applicants). Complete verification required from each state, active or inactive, in which the applicant is or has been licensed;

4. Photographs. One recent passport type photograph taken within the last six (6) months of application filing;

5. Fees. A non-refundable certified check or money order.

B. Denial of application. An application may be denied if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter against a licensed veterinary technician.

C. Requests for reexamination. Any applicant who fails the South Carolina Board examination may retake the examination after 24 hours.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in South Dakota, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Tennessee.

1730-03-.03 NECESSITY OF LICENSURE. To practice as a veterinary medical technician in Tennessee, a person must possess a lawfully issued license from the Board.

1730-03-.04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. To be eligible for licensure as a veterinary technician, an applicant must meet all of the following qualifications and follow the procedures listed in Rule 1730-03-.05.
(1) Veterinary Technician by Examination
(a) Complete the application form approved by the Board;
(b) Graduate from a veterinary technology program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
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(c) Pass the examination as provided in paragraph (1) of Rule 1730-03-.08 within the last ten (10) years; and
(d) Provide proof of good moral character. Proof of good moral character will be determined by the Board and the Board’s administrative staff through review of the application documents and background check. The Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board to answer questions or provide additional information regarding the applicant’s character.

1730-03-.05 PROCEDURES FOR LICENSURE.
(1) Veterinary Technician by Examination.
(a) An applicant shall obtain an application from the Board’s administrative office and respond truthfully and completely to every question or request for information.
(b) An applicant shall pay, at the time of application, the non-refundable application fee and state regulatory fee as provided in Rule 1730-03-.06.
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(c) An applicant shall submit with his/her application two recent photographs, one signed and notarized.
(d) An applicant shall cause a transcript from a veterinary technology program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association to be submitted directly from the school to the Board’s administrative office. The transcript must show that the applicant has graduated from the program and carry the official seal of the institution.
(e) An applicant shall pass the examination as provided in Rule 1730-03-.08. Official scores shall be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the testing service.
(f) An applicant shall disclose the circumstances surrounding any of the following:
1. Conviction of any criminal law violation of any country, state or municipality, except minor traffic violations. Driving Under the Influence is not a minor traffic violation.
2. Denial of a licensure application or the discipline of a license by any other state.
3. Loss or restriction of certification or licensure privileges.
4. Any final or settled legal action that relates to the applicant’s professional services in any profession, or, any pending legal action that relates to the applicant’s professional services and to which the applicant is a party.
(g) An applicant shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s licensure application materials, the result of a criminal background check.
(h) An applicant shall submit proof of United States or Canada citizenship or evidence of being legally entitled to live in the United States. Such evidence may include a copy of a birth certificate, naturalization papers, or current visa status.
(i) Where necessary, required documents shall be translated in English. The original document and the translation must be certified as authentic by the issuing source.
(j) Application review and licensure decisions are governed by Rule 1730-03-.07.
(k) If an applicant has ever held a license to practice as a veterinary technician in any other state or Canada, the applicant shall cause the equivalent of a Tennessee Certificate of Endorsement to be submitted from each such licensing board. The document submitted should indicate the license number, the date of issuance, the license status, expiration date and information concerning any disciplinary action.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Texas, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Utah, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Vermont, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Virginia.

18VAC150-20-115. Requirements for licensure by examination as a veterinary technician.
A. The applicant, in order to be licensed by the board as a veterinary technician, shall:
1. Have received a degree in veterinary technology or veterinary nursing from a college or school accredited by the AVMA or the CVMA.
2. Have filed with the board the following documents:
a. A complete application on a form obtained from the board;
b. An official copy, indicating a veterinary technology or veterinary nursing degree, of the applicant's college or school transcript; and
c. Verification that the applicant is in good standing by each board in another state or United States jurisdiction from which the applicant holds a license, certification, or registration to practice veterinary technology or veterinary nursing.
3. Have passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination approved by the AAVSB or any other board-approved, national board examination for veterinary technology with a score acceptable to the board.
4. Sign a statement attesting that the applicant has read, understands, and will abide by the statutes and regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine in Virginia.
5. Have submitted the application fee specified in 18VAC150-20-100.
6. Have committed no acts that would constitute a violation of § 54.1-3807 of the Code of Virginia.
B. The application for licensure shall be valid for a period of one year after the date of initial submission, after which time a new application and fee shall be required.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in Washington.

Veterinary Technician

Registration Requirements

Education

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Graduation from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school in veterinary technology.
Graduation from a two-year curriculum in animal health or veterinary technology which is not accredited, plus a minimum of 36 months of full-time experience under the supervision of one or more licensed veterinarians.
Licensure as a veterinary technician in another state and 36 months of full-time experience.
DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.

An official transcript with degree and date posted must be received directly from applicant’s program. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.

Examination

Applicants must pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

State License Verification

Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form. The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.

Personal Data Questions

Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, applicant must indicate status.

Additional Information/Documents Required

Successful completion of the Washington State Jurisprudence Examination

Process for Approving/Denying Applications

We finish final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete, and complies with requirements in chapter 18.92 RCW and chapter 246-935 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can’t verify the applicant meets all requirements. We’ll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.

Renewal Requirements

Veterinary technicians must renew their license every year. Credentials expire on the credential holder’s birthday and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date.

Continuing Education Requirements

Starting January 1, veterinary technicians must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing every two years in order to renew their license. See WAC 246-935-270 through WAC 246-935-310 for continuing education requirements. Live, web-based courses are not subject to an hour limitation as long as they occur in real time, attendees receive written or verbal responses their questions, and other veterinary technicians are able to participate at the same time.

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Colorado Mesa University has determined that the Veterinary Technology Program program does not meet licensing requirements in West Virginia.

§26‐3‐3. Registration of Veterinary Technicians.
3.1. The West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine shall examine and register persons who have graduated with a degree in veterinary technology from a school approved by the Board.
3.2. No person may use the term, be addressed as or referred to with respect to veterinary medicine as a "veterinary technician" or a "technician" unless he or she has complied with the requirements for registration by the Board, and is currently authorized by the Board to use the title of "Registered Veterinary Technician, or "R.V.T."
§26‐3‐4. Applications and Examinations for Veterinary Technicians.
4.1. Before a person may take the jurisprudence examination for a registration to practice veterinary technology, he or she shall submit an application, along with the non‐refundable required 26CSR3 2 fees, or qualify for a waiver of fees, to the Board. The application shall contain the following information, which shall be retained in the applicant’s file:
4.1.1. Applicant’s name, address, and certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or official record of birth;
4.1.2. Verification of US citizenship or written documentation of applicants’ authority to reside and work in the United States;
4.1.3. Certified transcript showing applicant’s educational qualifications, including the name, location of the school, and the date the degree was awarded;
4.1.4. Applicant shall indicate whether he or she has ever been denied a registration or had a registration restricted or disciplined in any other state or jurisdiction with the name of the state or jurisdiction;
4.1.5. Verification of applicant’s status as a registrant from each state or jurisdiction where he or she now holds or ever held a registration;
4.1.6. Certified written verifications of name changes;
4.1.7. A document provided in language other than English shall be accompanied by an English translation copy with the name and address of the translator listed;
4.1.8. A current photograph of the applicant. Applicant shall be alone in the photograph;
4.1.9. The applicant shall state in the application that he or she will abide by the laws of this State regulating the practice of veterinary technology and that he or she will abide by the rules of the Board;
4.1.10. The application shall be signed by the applicant.
4.2. An applicant furnishing false information in an application shall be denied the right to take the examination. If the applicant has been registered before the Board becomes aware of the falseness of the information, the registration is subject to disciplinary action.
4.3. Once the application is complete and all fees have been received, the Board will notify the applicant within 14 days of their eligibility to take the jurisprudence examination.
4.4. If an applicant is found not qualified to take the examination, the Board shall notify the applicant in writing at the applicant's address as listed on the application of the finding and the grounds upon which the finding is based. An applicant found not qualified may demand a hearing. The application fee of any applicant found not qualified to take the examination is non‐refundable.
4.5. The applicant must complete the jurisprudence exam within 30 days of notice. The Board may waive this requirement upon written confirmation from a federal or state agency stating applicant has been called to immediate active duty.
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4.6. An applicant must have a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Examinations (VTNE). The authorized examination provider shall be the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
4.7. It is the applicant's responsibility to have the national score reporting service of AAVSB forward a copy of his or her score directly to the Board at the applicant’s expense.
4.8. Where available, all evidence and information required for application as described in this section may be provided though AAVSB.
4.9. Except where AAVSB is providing the information directly to the Board, completed verification forms must be provided directly from selected institutions to the Board and not from the applicant.
§26‐3‐5. Veterinary Technician Jurisprudence Examination Procedure.
5.1. Jurisprudence examinations shall be taken online.
5.2. Jurisprudence examinations shall cover the laws governing veterinary technology in the State of West Virginia.
5.3. The Board shall notify the applicant of the jurisprudence examination results the day of the examination.
5.4. If an applicant fails the examination, the test may be retaken once within 30 days and no sooner than 7 days.
5.5. Examinations are the property of the Board and shall not be duplicated in any form.
§26‐3‐6. Veterinary Technician Registrations.
6.1. The Board shall issue a certificate of registration to any person who has successfully completed the requirements of this rule. The registration shall be displayed in the principal office of the veterinary facility where the veterinary technician is employed. Any person registered has the right to use the title "Registered Veterinary Technician" and the abbreviation "R.V.T."
6.2. Upon payment of the registration fee or qualifying for a waiver of fees, the Board shall issue a registration to a qualified candidate who passes the examinations and meets the requirements of the Board to practice the profession of veterinary technology. If any veterinary technician desires that a duplicate registration certificate be issued, the Board shall issue such certificate upon payment of the duplicate registration certificate fee as set forth in the Schedule of Fees.
6.3. The registration certificate issued by the Board shall include the registrant's full name, a registration number, the Board seal, the effective date and the expiration date, and shall bear the signatures of the Chairperson and Secretary‐Treasurer of the Board.

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Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Wisconsin, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technology Program is not required in Wyoming, therefore Colorado Mesa University meets the requirements of the state.