Vet tech license and credential rules in Oklahoma

Oklahoma certifies veterinary technicians through the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Only certified people may use the title registered veterinary technician, and the law also defines veterinary assistants who are not certified. The exact wording is below.

State credentialCertified / Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT): "Individuals certified as veterinary technicians pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act may use the terms registered veterinary technician, veterinary technician, or abbreviations such as CVT, RVT, and VT." official source
AgencyOklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: ""Board" means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;" official source
Who needs it""Veterinary assistant" means an individual who may perform the duties of a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist; however, has not graduated from an AVMA-accredited technology program or its equivalent, and has not been certified by the Board;" official source
Protected titles"It shall be unlawful for any person to use any recognized title, abbreviation, or sign to indicate that such person is a registered veterinary technician, unless that person has been certified as having met the qualifications provided for in the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act." official source
Requirements""Veterinary technician" means a person who has graduated from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or its equivalent which is recognized and approved by the Board, and who has passed the examination requirements set forth by the Board, and is certified to practice under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian." official source
Renewal and continuing education"On or before July 1 of each year, every registered veterinary technician shall apply to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a renewal certificate of registration." official source

Checked against official Oklahoma 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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