Vet tech license and credential rules in Maryland

Maryland registers veterinary technicians with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Only registered technicians may advertise as Board registered veterinary technicians, and a technician may practice only when employed by a veterinary practitioner. The exact wording is below.

State credentialRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT): "“Veterinary technician” means a person who is registered with the Board as a veterinary technician." official source
AgencyMaryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Veterinary Technician Committee): "“Board” means the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners." official source
Who needs it"(vii) Advertise as a Board registered veterinary technician unless registered with the Board as required by this subtitle; or (viii) Practice as a veterinary technician unless employed by a veterinary practitioner." official source
Protected titles"(vii) Advertise as a Board registered veterinary technician unless registered with the Board as required by this subtitle" official source
Requirements"The Board shall register any applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements of this section; (2) Meets the Board’s educational requirements; (3) Passes a Board approved examination; (4) Is of good moral character; and (5) Is at least 18 years old." official source
Renewal and continuing education"the Board may not renew a veterinary technician's registration unless that veterinary technician has earned 24 credit hours of continuing education during the: (1) 36 months preceding the beginning of the new registration period" official source
Other routes"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" official source

Checked against official Maryland 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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