Vet tech license and credential rules in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia Code says a person may not do work related to maintaining the health or treatment of an animal unless certified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician. The exact wording is below.
| State credential | Certified Veterinary Technician: "unless certified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician" official source |
|---|---|
| Agency | DC Board of Veterinary Medicine (DC Health): "unless certified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician" official source |
| Who needs it | "A person shall not engage in activities related to maintaining the health or treatment of an animal unless certified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician." official source |
| Protected titles | "A person shall not engage in activities related to maintaining the health or treatment of an animal unless certified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician." official source |
Checked against official District of Columbia sources on Oct 27, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the agency. This page lists only what we could confirm on an official page.