License: VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, LICENSED

1801 Congress Ave
Ste. 8.800
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305-7555

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.
More information about this license

  • Stand-alone license
  • Both state and third-party exams required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • No experience required
  • Specific type of conviction prohibited
  • No physical requirements
License information updated 08/10/2023