Become a Veterinary Technician

In order to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in Missouri, you must first graduate from an AVMA accredited program with your AAS or BAS, at which time you will become eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and the Missouri state exam. After passing both the VTNE and state exams, you will earn the title of RVT. RVTs in Missouri are required to maintain 10 credit hours of continuing education every 2 years with annual license renewal.

RVTs may then go on to become specialized, earning the title of RVT-S.

For more information on veterinary technicians, please visit the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.

Veterinary technology programs in MO

Find a veterinary technician program in your area

If you are looking to move your current certification to Missouri please visit the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board homepage.