Certification Renewal Process

If you are not yet certified and wish to become certified, please click here for more information.

Minnesota Veterinary Technician Certification Renewal Requirements to Maintain Certification:

10 Continuing education credits are required per 2-year cycle of renewal (Certifications are based on odd & even year schedules).

If you have questions regarding your expiration date, you may reference your Certification Card, Verify a CVT on our website, contact us at 651-645-7533 or email Maria at [email protected].

Before you renew:

1. Review Continuing Education Guidelines and MN Vet Tech Renewal Requirements. 
2. Assess CE certificate(s) to determine medical vs non - medical and interactive vs non - interactive.
3. ***Please add your name and date on ALL CE certificates.
4. Submit an itemized list of CE courses for state and national conferences (if CE certificate states medical and non - medical).
5. If applicable, fill out Non-Preapproved (In-Hospital) CE form.  *Maximum of 3 non-preapproved CE credits allowed per MVMA guidelines for recertification.

Two Options to Renew: 

1. Online Option:

2. Mail Option

The credentialing subcommittee will review individual submissions received and reserve the right to ask for additional documentation and/or deny any CE courses/credits. You will not receive new certification materials until your renewal has been reviewed and accepted by the committee. 

**Please review the Continuing Education Guidelines carefully. It is the responsibility of each technician to submit the required credits for renewal **

Please note: The recertification process is NOT part of MAVT's (Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians) member fees.
We encourage all CVT's to become a member of MAVT and join one of their various committees!

Continuing Education Credits and other Resources