Vet tech license and credential rules in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania certifies veterinary technicians (CVT) through the State Board of Veterinary Medicine. The law says no one may practice veterinary technology or use the title certified veterinary technician without that authorization. The exact wording is below.
| State credential | Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT): ""Certified veterinary technician" means an individual who has successfully completed a board-approved post-high school program of veterinary technology accredited by an accrediting agency for veterinary technology programs recognized by the United States Department of Education, is certified by the board as a veterinary technician" official source |
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| Agency | Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine: ""Board" means the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine." official source |
| Who needs it | "Unless authorized to practice veterinary technology under this act, an individual may not practice veterinary technology nor use the title "certified veterinary technician," or the abbreviation "CVT."" official source |
| Protected titles | "an individual may not practice veterinary technology nor use the title "certified veterinary technician," or the abbreviation "CVT."" official source |
| Requirements | "(2) Evidence of satisfactory performance on the VTNE as determined by the Board. (3) Evidence of satisfactory completion of a program at an approved school for the training and education of veterinary technicians." official source |
| Renewal and continuing education | "Renewal of certification shall be biennially. A renewal application shall be returned by the renewal deadline and shall be accompanied by an affidavit of attendance at continuing education programs for 16 hours every 2 years" official source |
Checked against official Pennsylvania 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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