Qualifications for state certification.

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  • (1) The division shall grant state certification to a person who qualifies under this section to engage in the practice of veterinary technology as a state certified veterinary technician.
  • (2) Each applicant for state certification as a state certified veterinary technician shall:
    • (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division in consultation with the board;
    • (b) submit evidence of graduation from an AVMA-accredited program in veterinary technology that is at least two years, or an equivalent program as determined by division rule in consultation with the board;
    • (c) submit evidence of achieving a passing score, as determined by the division in consultation with the board, on the Veterinary Technician National Examination, or an equivalent examination as determined by division rule in consultation with the board;
    • (d) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504; and
    • (e) provide satisfactory documentation that the applicant meets other criteria determined by division rule in consultation with the board.




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