Vet tech license and credential rules in Minnesota

Minnesota licenses veterinary technicians (LVT) through the Board of Veterinary Medicine. Only licensed people may use the title veterinary technician or LVT, and unlicensed employees may assist under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or LVT. The exact wording is below.

State credentialLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT): ""Licensed veterinary technician" means a person licensed by the board under section 156.077" official source
AgencyMinnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine: "The board shall issue a license to practice as a veterinary technician to an applicant who satisfies the requirements in this section and those imposed by the board in rule." official source
Who needs it"An unlicensed veterinary employee may only administer medication or render auxiliary or supporting assistance under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician." official source
Protected titles"A person may not use the title "veterinary technician" or the abbreviation "LVT" unless licensed by the board." official source
Requirements"graduated from a veterinary technology program accredited or approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association or Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; (2) received a passing score for the Veterinary Technician National Examination; (3) received a passing score for the Minnesota Veterinary Technician Jurisprudence Examination; and (4) completed a criminal background check." official source
Renewal and continuing education"The board shall establish license renewal fees and continuing education requirements." official source
Other routes"has at least 4,160 hours actively engaged in the practice of veterinary technology within the previous five years." official source

Checked against official Minnesota 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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