Vet tech license and credential rules in Montana

Montana law says anyone who wants to practice as a veterinary technician must be licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine, and only license holders may call themselves a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). The exact wording is below.

State credentialLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT): "Subject to review by the board, a person who does not hold an active license as a veterinary technician may not state or imply orally, in writing, or in print that the person is a "licensed veterinary technician" or use the initials "LVT"." official source
AgencyMontana Board of Veterinary Medicine: ""Board" means the board of veterinary medicine provided for in 2-15-1742" official source
Who needs it"An individual seeking to practice as a veterinary technician in this state must be licensed as a veterinary technician by the board." official source
Protected titles"a person who does not hold an active license as a veterinary technician may not state or imply orally, in writing, or in print that the person is a "licensed veterinary technician" or use the initials "LVT"." official source
Requirements"an applicant must be a graduate of a program accredited by the American veterinary medical association as determined by board rule and pass an examination as prescribed by the board." official source
Renewal and continuing education"Veterinarians and LVTs are required to obtain a total of 20 continuing education (CE) hours prior to renewal on November 1 of even-numbered years." official source
Other routes"An applicant who does not meet the qualifications required in subsection (3)(a) shall: (i) obtain a minimum of 4,500 hours of experience equivalent to that of a licensed veterinary technician; and (ii) pass an examination as prescribed by the board." official source

Checked against official Montana 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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