Statutes and Rules

Proposed Rulemaking: Licensed Veterinary Technician Requirements and Scope of Practice

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is proposing rules related to Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). The Board invites public review and comment on the proposed rule language and supporting documents.

The public comment period will open on Monday, June 29 at 8:00 AM and will be open for 30 days. Comments may be submitted through the eComments website: https://minnesotaoah.granicusideas.com/discussions

Summary of Proposed Rules:

• Establish licensure requirements for LVTs

• Define scope of practice and supervision levels (direct, indirect, and remote)

• Provide grandfathering provisions for experienced veterinary technicians

The following documents are available for review:

• Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules

• Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR)

• Draft Rules

These materials will guide stakeholders through the proposed changes and their rationale.

Stakeholder Participation

The Board welcomes comments from veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary clinics and hospitals, training programs, professional associations, shelters, industry partners, and all other interested members of the public. A public hearing with an administrative law judge will be held if the Board receives 25 or more comments for amendments. If there are fewer than 25 comments, the Rules will be adopted.

Comments must be submitted through the eComments system during the open comment period. If you have questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Board office at vet.med@state.mn.us

Rules & Statutes

ALERT: the 2025 Revisors link is no longer valid. Please use 2026 Statutes

Veterinary Practice Act - MN Statutes Ch. 156
(laws enacted by the Legislature governing the practice of veterinary medicine)

Rules of Veterinary Licensure and Practice - MN Rules 9100.0100-.1000
(rules adopted by the Board regarding the practice of veterinary medicine)

Professional Firms Act - MN Statutes Ch. 319B
(laws enacted by the Legislature governing registration of professional corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships)

Examining & Licensing Boards - MN Statutes Ch. 214
(laws enacted by the Legislature governing the establishment and operation of examining and licensing boards) Criminal Background Checks 214.075

License, Certificates of Registration; Renewals - MN Statute Ch. 326.56
(License or registration, renewal; exemption for military service.)

Minnesota Data Practice Laws & Rules