Veterinary technicians are not currently licensed through the state of Minnesota.
For information on technician certification, visit the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) or call 651-645-7533.
Please subscribe to Rule Making updates on the Board of Veterinary Medicine’s website to stay abreast of the administrative rule making process which will be adopted to help govern Sec. 156.077 MN Statutes– Licensed Veterinary Technicians. You can also find useful information on the Licensed Veterinary Technician law which go into effect on July 1, 2026 on the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Associations website at: Veterinary Technician Licensure FAQ April 2025.pdf
Public Notice – The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine has posted the proposed rules governing licensing of veterinary technicians to its website for public comment. The rules will be posted from March 17 through May 17, 2025 at this link:
https://mn.gov/boards/assets/LVT%20Minnesota%20Administrative%20Rules_tcm21-673003.pdf
If you wish to make a comment, please send those via email to the Board at vet.med@state.mn.us.
