Vet tech license and credential rules in Arizona

Arizona certifies veterinary technicians (CVT) through the State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. The law also defines veterinary assistants, who give care under the supervision of a veterinarian or a CVT. The exact wording is below.

State credentialCertified Veterinary Technician (CVT): ""Certified veterinary technician" means either: (a) A graduate of a minimum two-year American veterinary medical association accredited program in veterinary technology who has passed a national and a state veterinary technician examination." official source
AgencyArizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board: ""Board" means the Arizona state veterinary medical examining board." official source
Who needs it""Veterinary assistant" means an individual who provides care under the direct supervision or indirect supervision of a veterinarian or certified veterinary technician." official source
Protected titles"Unlawfully assumes or advertises a veterinary title conveying the impression that the person is a lawful practitioner." official source
Requirements"A graduate of a minimum two-year American veterinary medical association accredited program in veterinary technology who has passed a national and a state veterinary technician examination." official source
Renewal and continuing education"A certificate issued pursuant to this article shall expire on December 31 of every even-numbered year unless suspended or revoked. On payment of the renewal fee, a certificate is renewed for a period of two years." official source

Checked against official Arizona 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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