Vet tech license and credential rules in South Dakota

South Dakota requires veterinary technicians to be registered by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners before a licensed veterinarian employs them. The exact wording is below.

State credentialRegistered Veterinary Technician: "Any veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of South Dakota may use the services of one or more registered veterinary technicians." official source
AgencySouth Dakota State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: "Veterinary technicians provided for in § 36-12-21.1 shall possess qualifications as provided in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 by the South Dakota State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners." official source
Who needs it"Veterinary technicians provided for in this section before being employed by a licensed veterinarian shall be registered by the board as provided by §§ 36-12-21.3 and 36-12-21.4 and while registered and employed by a licensed veterinarian are not considered to be engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine." official source
Requirements"Have successfully completed a veterinary technician course of study in a school approved by the board; (3) Have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) as administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) with a score of 425 or greater." official source
Renewal and continuing education"the applicant's continuing education must consist of a minimum of twelve credit hours in the twenty-four months before the submission of the renewal application." official source

Checked against official South Dakota 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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