Veterinary Technician License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a veterinary technician in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
36 states require a license, 15 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $425 | 2 years | 2 |
| Alaska | Required | $525 | 2 years | 1 |
| Arizona | Required | $150 | 2 years | 2 |
| Arkansas | Required | $365 | 2 years | 1 |
| California | Required | $1,076 | 2 years | 1 |
| Colorado | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Delaware | Required | $427 | 2 years | 1 |
| District of Columbia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Florida | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Georgia | Required | $375 | 2 years | 1 |
| Hawaii | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Idaho | Required | $525 | 2 years | 2 |
| Illinois | Required | $375 | 2 years | 1 |
| Indiana | Required | $393 | 2 years | 2 |
| Iowa | Required | $370 | 2 years | 2 |
| Kansas | Required | $345 | 2 years | 2 |
| Kentucky | Required | $350 | 2 years | 1 |
| Louisiana | Required | $420 | 2 years | 2 |
| Maine | Required | $366 | 2 years | 1 |
| Maryland | Required | $410 | 2 years | 2 |
| Massachusetts | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Michigan | Required | $462 | 2 years | 1 |
| Minnesota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Mississippi | Required | $425 | 2 years | 2 |
| Missouri | Required | $375 | 2 years | 2 |
| Montana | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Nebraska | Required | $470 | 2 years | 1 |
| Nevada | Required | $425 | 2 years | 2 |
| New Hampshire | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New Jersey | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New Mexico | Required | $450 | 2 years | 2 |
| New York | Required | $502 | 2 years | 1 |
| North Carolina | Required | $425 | 2 years | 2 |
| North Dakota | Required | $350 | 2 years | 1 |
| Ohio | Required | $377 | 2 years | 1 |
| Oklahoma | Required | $455 | 2 years | 2 |
| Oregon | Required | $360 | 2 years | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | Required | $365 | 2 years | 1 |
| Rhode Island | Not Required | — | — | — |
| South Carolina | Required | $375 | 2 years | 2 |
| South Dakota | Required | $345 | 2 years | 2 |
| Tennessee | Required | $445 | 2 years | 1 |
| Texas | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Utah | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Vermont | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Virginia | Required | $390 | 2 years | 1 |
| Washington | Required | $595 | 2 years | 2 |
| West Virginia | Required | $425 | 2 years | 2 |
| Wisconsin | Required | $490 | 2 years | 2 |
| Wyoming | Not Required | — | — | — |
Getting Started
Ready to start your veterinary technician business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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