Veterinary Technician
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Current employment
- Background check
- Required
DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Veterinary Technician performs medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Personal requirements: 1) Be at least 18 years of age. 2) Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Complete a course of study at a program for veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Or qualify through experience pathway prior to July 1, 2020 with 5+ years of practical experience in veterinary technology in the State of Hawaii. EXAMINATIONS: Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). FEES: Between July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, pay $227 (registration $95, Compliance resolution fund $35, Special Assessment $50, 1/2 Renewal $47). OTHER: There were 156 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 06/21
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Current employment
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
- Division
- Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
- Board
- Board of Veterinary Examiners
- Address
- P. O. Box 3469 [335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813] Honolulu, HI 96801
- Phone
- (808) 586-3000
- Agency website
- http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/veterinary/
- Last updated
- July 21, 2022
Occupations (O*NET)
- Veterinary Technician 29-2056.00
Source and verification
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Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Veterinary Examiners — see the issuing body section above.
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