What is the difference between RVT, LVT, and CVT?
Each state regulates their veterinary technicians differently. Some are registered, some licensed, and some certified. Most states use the Veterinary Technician National Exam, and regardless of which title is bestowed after passing the exam, you can have the score you received in one state transferred to another if that states uses the same exam. In most cases, after paying the state’s fee, you are then considered certified, licensed or registered in that state. Some states require a practical exam in addition to the written national exam. You would then have to fulfill that requirement before becoming fully credentialed in that state. For more information on credentialing of veterinary technicians click here . Regulations for setting exams are found on the American Association of Veterinary State Boards web site. To find out what your state requires go to the AAVSB website by clicking here .
