These instructions apply if you are filing for an original veterinary technician license either because you

• Have never held a license in another state or
• Have held a license in another state(s) but none is current

If you already hold a current license in another state, see the instructions for applying by reciprocity.

Instructions for All Applicants by Examination

Submit the following to the Board office:

• Completed, signed and notarized Application for Licensure/Examination for Veterinary Technicians
• Non-refundable processing fee by check or money order made payable to the “State of Delaware”

In addition , submit one of the following:

• Official transcript from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program sent directly from the school to the Board office

Note: If you are a final year veterinary technician student enrolled in an AVMA-accredited program, you may apply to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) before graduation by submitting proof of the probability of graduation. However, you will not be considered for licensure until you submit proof of graduation to the Board office.

• Official transcript from a foreign veterinary program approved by the AVMA
• Proof of completing an acceptable alternative to a degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program. The acceptable educational/experience alternatives are listed below. These alternatives expire November, 2013. Proof of the degrees listed below is an official transcript sent directly from the school to the Board office. Proof of the hours of experience listed below is a notarized Affidavit of Veterinary Technician Experience signed by the supervising veterinarian. You must submit proof of one of the following alternatives:


• Baccalaureate degree in animal science-related field as approved by the Board and 2625 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s),
• Degree from a veterinary technician program that is not accredited by the AVMA, as approved by the Board, and 2625 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian,
• Baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, psychology, physics, or similar scientific field of stud y as approved by the Board and 3500 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s),
• 60 credit hours of coursework at the postsecondary educational level, as approved by the Board, and 5250 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s),
• 7000 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s).

Applicants Who Have Taken the VTNE

If you have already taken and passed the VTNE, arrange for the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) to transfer the scores to the Board office. To request a score transfer, see www.aavsb.org.

Applicants Who Need to Take the VTNE

For information regarding the Veterinary Technician National Exam, see VTNE.

Temporary Licenses

You must meet all of the above requirements. In addition, submit:

• Temporary license fee by check or money order made payable to "State of Delaware."
• Letter from a licensed Delaware veterinarian verifying that you will remain in the veterinarian's continuous employ and supervision and that he or she will monitor your professional activities and be fully responsible for you while you are under temporary licensure.