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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, LICENSED
License Description With appropriate supervision, a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) may perform various tasks delegated to the LVT by a Texas-licensed veterinarian. An LVT may also supervise tasks assigned to unlicensed employees of the Texas-licensed veterinarian. Texas-licensed LVTs may only perform supervised, assigned tasks on animals for which the Texas-licensed veterinarian has established a client-patient-veterinarian relationship. A licensed veterinary technician may also work in a teaching capacity at an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, or as part of a government health program.
Licensing Agency
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
1801 Congress Ave, Ste. 8.800
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305 7555
licensing@veterinary.texas.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/10/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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