Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-18-701. License required for veterinary technicians--requirements--license renewal--use of initials or terms

Current as of April 27, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1)(a) An individual seeking to practice as a veterinary technician in this state must be licensed as a veterinary technician by the board.

(2) To be eligible for licensure as a veterinary technician, an applicant:

(a) shall file an application on a form furnished by the department and pay fees as prescribed by rule;

(b) must meet the requirements of subsection (3); and

(c) must meet additional requirements set by the board by rule.

(3)(a) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b), an applicant must be a graduate of a program accredited by the American veterinary medical association as determined by board rule and pass an examination as prescribed by the board.

(b) An applicant who does not meet the qualifications required in subsection (3)(a) shall:

(i) obtain a minimum of 4,500 hours of experience equivalent to that of a licensed veterinary technician; and

(ii) pass an examination as prescribed by the board.

(4) Subject to review by the board, a person who does not hold an active license as a veterinary technician may not state or imply orally, in writing, or in print that the person is a “licensed veterinary technician” or use the initials “LVT”.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-18-701. License required for veterinary technicians--requirements--license renewal--use of initials or terms - last updated April 27, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-37-professions-and-occupations/mt-code-ann-sect-37-18-701/

Read this complete Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-18-701. License required for veterinary technicians--requirements--license renewal--use of initials or terms on Westlaw

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Montana Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

    More Options
    Copied to clipboard