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).

The 2024 Renewal period was January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024. Renewals submitted after June 30, 2024 will require a late fee of $40.00 plus additional 5 medical and interactive CE credits.

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. (Reports from CE Broker are not allowed)
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.

2024 Certification Renewal online renewal has expired:

  • 2024 Certification Renewal Information

  • The 2024 Renewal period was January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024. 

  • Renewals submitted after June 30, 2024 will require a late fee of $40.00 plus additional 5 medical and interactive CE credits.

**The credentialing committee 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 by mail until your renewal has been reviewed and accepted by the committee. We will not notify you of your acceptance via email. 

**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 CVTs to become a member of MAVT and join one of their various committees!