Vet tech license and credential rules in Louisiana

Louisiana registers veterinary technicians (RVT) through the Board of Veterinary Medicine. Only RVTs may present themselves as a trained or registered veterinary technician, and the board says you need its certification to practice as an RVT. The exact wording is below.

State credentialRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT): "B. A registered veterinary technician may use the title "Registered Veterinary Technician" or the abbreviation "RVT"." official source
AgencyLouisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine: "(1) "Board" means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine." official source
Who needs it"However, If you want to practice as a registered veterinary technician in Louisiana, you must apply for and be issued RVT certification through the LBVM." official source
Protected titles"C. No individual, other than a registered veterinary technician may advertise or offer his services in a manner calculated to lead others to believe that he is a trained veterinary technician or a registered veterinary technician." official source
Requirements"(b) Has successfully completed a program in veterinary technology which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or" official source
Renewal and continuing education"All licenses and certificates issued for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal euthanasia technicians and equine dentists expire annually on September 30th." official source
Other routes"(c) Has successfully completed a board approved program in veterinary technology at an accredited institution of higher education and has two years actual experience working in a veterinary practice under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian." official source

Checked against official Louisiana 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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