Certified Veterinary Technician
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
An individual who, under the control and direction of a licensed veterinarian, assists a veterinarian in such functions as obtaining and recording information about animals; prepares animals, instruments, equipment and medications for surgery; collects specimens and performs laboratory procedures; handles animal care activities; assists in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures; and assists in the treatment and prevention of animal diseases.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Address
- 320 West Washington Springfield, IL 62786
- Phone
- (217) 782-8556
- Agency website
- https://www.idfpr.com/
- Licence page
- https://www.idfpr.com/
- Last updated
- September 5, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Veterinary Technician 29-2056.00
Source and verification
This record is Illinois's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — see the issuing body section above.
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