Vet tech license and credential rules in Oregon

Oregon certifies veterinary technicians (CVT) through the Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Staff who are not CVTs may, under a licensed veterinarian's supervision, do the acts a CVT may do, with listed exceptions. The exact wording is below.

State credentialCertified Veterinary Technician (CVT): "A Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) is a person certified by the Board to perform duties, as allowed by Board rule, under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian." official source
AgencyOregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board: ""Board": The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (OVMEB)." official source
Who needs it"Persons who are not licensed by this Board as CVTs may, under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, perform all acts that a CVT may perform except:" official source
Requirements"Pass the examinations referred to in OAR 875-030-0020; and (2) Hold a certificate in veterinary technology (or a comparable certificate) from a college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or other program approved by the Board;" official source
Renewal and continuing education"Licensees wishing to renew their license must complete the minimum required number of CE hours every two years. Veterinarians shall report 30 hours of CE to the Board with license renewals for every odd-numbered year. Certified veterinary technicians shall report 15 hours of CE to the Board for every even-numbered year." official source
Other routes"Have been actively licensed or registered in good standing as a veterinary technician in another state or states for a minimum of four years within the last eight years of application" official source

Checked against official Oregon 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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