Vet tech license and credential rules in Alabama
Alabama licenses veterinary technicians (LVT) through the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Only licensed people may use the title, and unlicensed assistants may do listed tasks under supervision. The exact wording is below.
| State credential | Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT): "LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN. A person who is validly and currently licensed to practice as a veterinary technician in Alabama." official source |
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| Agency | Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: "BOARD. Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners." official source |
| Who needs it | "An unlicensed assistant may perform the following tasks under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician" official source |
| Protected titles | "No person shall use the name or title of a licensed veterinary technician when the person has not been licensed pursuant to this article." official source |
| Requirements | "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." official source |
| Renewal and continuing education | "There shall be an annual renewal of each veterinary technician’s license and the renewal fee established and published by the board." official source |
Checked against official Alabama sources on Oct 27, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the agency. This page lists only what we could confirm on an official page.
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