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Certified Veterinary Technician

Oregon license for a Certified Veterinary Technician, issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board upon satisfaction of its licensure requirements.

Licensing authority: Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board · Application information

Licensure by examination non avma accredited veterinary graduate
Application Contents
Application form, application fee, official transcript or verification of standing and impending graduation, completion of the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam and Regional Disease Test, the VTNE score report if taken in another state, and letters of good standing from any other state where the applicant is or has been licensed as a veterinary or animal health technician (OAR 875-030-0025(1)).
Background And Refusal
The Board may conduct background checks and may refuse a license for the grounds in OAR 875-030-0010(5)-(6), including practice-law violations, prior incompetence or negligence, performing CVT-limited duties before licensure, impairment, criminal conviction subject to ORS 670.280, or misrepresentation.
Board Discretion
The rule states that such a graduate 'may be eligible' for CVT licensure (OAR 875-030-0010(4)).
Education
Notarized documentation of graduation with the doctor of veterinary medicine degree or its equivalent in the country where the degree was conferred, from a veterinary school that is not AVMA-accredited (OAR 875-030-0010(4)(a)).
Jurisprudence Exam Score
Open-book Oregon Jurisprudence Exam on the Oregon Veterinary Practice Act passed with at least 95 percent (OAR 875-030-0020(2)).
License Verification
License verification or letter of good standing from every professional healthcare license ever held, sent directly from the issuing board and not more than 90 days old when the license issues (OVMEB Veterinary Applications, Step 3).
Regional Disease Test Score
Regional Disease Test passed with 100 percent (OAR 875-030-0020(2)).
Vtne Score
VTNE criterion score of 425 or greater; the Board accepts VTNE scores transferred through the Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) when the examination was taken in another state, and official scores must be sent directly from the AAVSB (OAR 875-030-0020(1); OVMEB Veterinary Applications, Step 3).
Licensure by examination veterinary technology graduate
Application Contents
Application form, application fee, official transcript or verification of standing and impending graduation, completion of the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam and Regional Disease Test, the VTNE score report if taken in another state, and letters of good standing from any other state where the applicant is or has been licensed as a veterinary or animal health technician (OAR 875-030-0025(1)).
Background And Refusal
The Board may conduct background checks and may refuse a license for the grounds in OAR 875-030-0010(5)-(6), including practice-law violations, prior incompetence or negligence, performing CVT-limited duties before licensure, impairment, criminal conviction subject to ORS 670.280, or misrepresentation.
Education
Certificate in veterinary technology (or a comparable certificate) from a college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or another program approved by the Board (OAR 875-030-0010(2)).
Jurisprudence Exam Score
Open-book Oregon Jurisprudence Exam on the Oregon Veterinary Practice Act passed with at least 95 percent (OAR 875-030-0020(2)).
License Verification
License verification or letter of good standing from every professional healthcare license ever held, sent directly from the issuing board and not more than 90 days old when the license issues (OVMEB Veterinary Applications, Step 3).
Regional Disease Test Score
Regional Disease Test passed with 100 percent (OAR 875-030-0020(2)).
Vtne Score
VTNE criterion score of 425 or greater; the Board accepts VTNE scores transferred through the Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) when the examination was taken in another state, and official scores must be sent directly from the AAVSB (OAR 875-030-0020(1); OVMEB Veterinary Applications, Step 3).
Lapsed license renewal within 21 month grace period
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees And Documentation
Maximum delinquent fee plus the current renewal fee, and documentation of veterinary technician activities during the interim including 15 hours of approved continuing education (OAR 875-030-0030(4)(d)).
Grace Period
Renewal within the 21-month grace period after the license lapses (OAR 875-030-0030(4)(d)).

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Effective from 2025-10-01.

Licensure of veterinary technician licensed in another state
Application Contents
Application form, application fee, official transcript or verification of standing and impending graduation, completion of the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam and Regional Disease Test, the VTNE score report if taken in another state, and letters of good standing from any other state where the applicant is or has been licensed as a veterinary or animal health technician (OAR 875-030-0025(1)).
Background And Refusal
The Board may conduct background checks and may refuse a license for the grounds in OAR 875-030-0010(5)-(6), including practice-law violations, prior incompetence or negligence, performing CVT-limited duties before licensure, impairment, criminal conviction subject to ORS 670.280, or misrepresentation.
Competency Letters
Notarized letters confirming clinical competency from at least a veterinarian or college official who supervised the applicant (OAR 875-030-0010(3)(c)).
Continuing Education
Proof of continuing education as required in OAR 875-010-0090, current at the time of application (OAR 875-030-0010(3)(e)).
Employment Proof
W2 federal tax forms or other Board-approved proof of employment or experience as a licensed veterinary technician or instructor (OAR 875-030-0010(3)(d)).
Experience
Worked as a licensed veterinary technician or instructor of veterinary technology performing duties substantially equivalent to those in OAR 875-030-0040 for at least four years within the last eight years (OAR 875-030-0010(3)(a)).
Jurisprudence Exam Score
Open-book Oregon Jurisprudence Exam on the Oregon Veterinary Practice Act passed with at least 95 percent (OAR 875-030-0020(2)).
License Verification
License verification or letter of good standing from every professional healthcare license ever held, sent directly from the issuing board and not more than 90 days old when the license issues (OVMEB Veterinary Applications, Step 3).
Prior Licensure
Actively licensed or registered in good standing as a veterinary technician in another state or states for at least four years within the last eight years of application (OAR 875-030-0010(3)).
Regional Disease Test Score
Regional Disease Test passed with 100 percent (OAR 875-030-0020(2)).
Vtne Score
VTNE criterion score of 425 or greater; the Board accepts VTNE scores transferred through the Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) when the examination was taken in another state, and official scores must be sent directly from the AAVSB (OAR 875-030-0020(1); OVMEB Veterinary Applications, Step 3).
Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Certified veterinary technicians report 15 hours of continuing education for every even-numbered year (OAR 875-010-0090(2)).
Timing
Renewal application with the fee postmarked no later than December 31st of each renewal cycle is timely; forms received or postmarked January 1st through April 30th incur escalating late fees (OAR 875-030-0030(4)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-10-01.

Oregon Jurisprudence Exam

Provider
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Format
Open book examination
Passing score
At least 95 percent
Examination outline
  • ORS Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians
  • OAR 875 Division 1 - Procedural Rules
  • OAR 875 Division 5 - General
  • OAR 875 Division 10 - Permits and Licenses
  • OAR 875 Division 11 - Discipline and Citations
  • OAR 875 Division 15 - Minimum Standards for Veterinary Medical Facilities and Veterinary Practice
  • OAR 875 Division 30 - Certified Veterinary Technicians
  • OAR 875 Division 40 - Certified Euthanasia Technicians
Examination sources

Regional Disease Test

Provider
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Format
Open book examination
Passing score
100 percent
Practice scope

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

  • Immediately reportable abnormalities and diseases
    • Immediate triggers, telephone method, and pre-testing timing
  • Monitored disease reporting
    • Confirmation, deadline, reporting method, and veterinarian responsibility
  • Disease reporting classification
    • Distinguishing immediately reportable and monitored diseases
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Veterinary Technician National Examination

Provider
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Format
Three-hour multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions; 150 scored operational questions and 20 pilot questions
Examination outline
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacology (13%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to the use of pharmacological, chemical, and biological agents.
    • Prepare medications in compliance with veterinarian's orders.
    • Calculate medications, fluid therapy rate, and continuous rate infusions based on the appropriate dosage in compliance with veterinarian's orders.
    • Dispense medications in compliance with veterinary orders.
    • Maintain controlled drug inventory, related logbooks, and medical records.
    • Recognize classifications of drugs, their mechanisms, and clinically relevant side effects.
    • Store, handle, and safely dispose of pharmacological, chemical, and biological agents.
  • Surgical Nursing (13%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to surgical nursing.
    • Prepare the surgical environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies to meet the needs of the surgical team and patient.
    • Prepare patient for surgical procedure.
    • Function as a sterile surgical technician to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
    • Function as a circulating (non-sterile) surgical technician to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
    • Clean instruments by the appropriate method (including but not limited to manual, soak, or ultrasonic).
    • Maintain aseptic conditions in surgical suite and during surgical procedures.
    • Maintain the surgical environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies to meet the needs of the surgical team and patient.
    • Sterilize equipment and supplies by the appropriate method (including but not limited to steam, gas).
  • Dentistry (7%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to dentistry.
    • Prepare and maintain the environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies to meet the needs of the dental team and patient.
    • Perform Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) (including but not limited to scaling and polishing; manual and machine).
    • Produce diagnostic dental radiographs.
  • Laboratory Procedures (9%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to laboratory procedures.
    • Prepare and maintain specimens and documentation for in-house or outside laboratory evaluation.
    • Perform laboratory tests and procedures (including but not limited to microbiology, serology, cytology, hematology, urinalysis, and parasitology).
    • Maintain laboratory equipment and related supplies to ensure safety and quality of results.
  • Animal Care and Nursing (20%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to patient care and nursing.
    • Document and manage initial and ongoing evaluations of patient to provide optimal care (including but not limited to physical, behavioral, nutritional, clinical procedures, and mentation status).
    • Perform nursing procedures and maintenance of prescribed treatments (including but not limited to catheterization, wound management, and bandaging).
    • Perform clinical procedures to aid in diagnosis and prognosis (including but not limited to blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography, and tonometry).
    • Provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for patient to ensure optimal healthcare and client/personnel safety.
    • Maintain diagnostic equipment and related supplies to ensure safety and quality of results.
    • Administer medications via the appropriate routes (including but not limited to topical, intravenous, subcutaneous).
    • Collect specimens for in-house or outside laboratory evaluation.
    • Recognize and respond to behavioral characteristics of patient.
    • Restrain patient with or without equipment for treatment following safety protocols.
  • Diagnostic Imaging (6%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to diagnostic images.
    • Produce and document diagnostic images and/or radiographs (excluding dental) following protocols for safety and quality of results.
    • Maintain imaging/radiograph equipment and related materials to ensure safety and quality of results.
  • Anesthesia (13%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to anesthesia.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of an anesthetic plan to ensure patient safety and procedural efficacy.
    • Prepare anesthetic equipment and related supplies to ensure operator and patient safety.
    • Maintain anesthetic equipment and related materials to ensure reliable operation.
    • Establish and maintain a patent airway using endotracheal intubation.
    • Monitor and respond to patient status during all stages of anesthesia (pre-, peri-, and post-).
  • Emergency Medicine/Critical Care (7%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to emergency medicine and critical care.
    • Perform triage of a patient presenting with emergency/critical conditions (including but not limited to shock, acute illness, acute trauma, and toxicity).
    • Perform emergency nursing procedures (including but not limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), control acute blood loss, and fracture stabilization).
    • Perform critical care nursing procedures (including but not limited to blood component therapy, fluid resuscitation, and ongoing oxygen therapy).
    • Perform ongoing evaluations of physical, behavioral, nutritional, and mentation status of patient in emergency and critical conditions.
  • Pain Management/Analgesia (7%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to pain management and analgesia.
    • Recognize need for analgesia in patient.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of the pain management plan to optimize patient comfort and/or healing.
  • Communication and Veterinary Professional Support Services (5%)
    • Educate the client about animal care, risks, and side effects to promote and maintain the health of animals and the safety of client/public (including but not limited to behavior, nutrition, pharmacological/biological/chemical agents, dental health, anesthetic procedures, pain assessment/management, pre- and post-operative care, preventative care, zoonosis)
    • Maintain professional communication in all client and veterinary team interactions.
    • Collect patient information (including but not limited to signalment, medical history, primary complaint).
    • Provide assistance with the euthanasia process (including but not limited to consent, aftercare, grief management).
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