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In the past, were you certified with the CACVT and your certification has lapsed/expired?

Were you previously a CVT in Colorado, your certification has lapsed/expired, and you need to become registered?  Follow the instructions below based on your expiration date.  

If you do not know exactly when your certification expired, check our certification directory. If you can't find your name in the directory, please email [email protected] with your full name (including any previous alias), approximate date you were credentialed, and estimate of your VTNE pass date.

If your certification lapsed June 30, 2022:

To become credentialed, please complete the steps below:

  1. Submit of 20 hours of continuing education in your CE log
    1. Need help getting started? Read these step-by-step instructions for entering CE into your log.
    2. Have questions about CE? Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.
  2. Complete the Expired Credential Reinstatement Application
    1. Submit credentialing fee of $152
    2. Submit reinstatement fee of $50
Expired Credential Reinstatement Application

Each application must go through a review process to make sure the requirements are met, and the CE is approved. This process can take up to 2 weeks. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with specific instructions on completing the registration process.

  1. Obtain your Proof of Credential Certificate
  2. Apply for registration with DORA.
    1. Registration with the state is a separate process through DORA's Department of Professions and Occupations.
      1. You will want to make an online account with DORA by clicking register at their login page.  Once they verify your email address, you can complete the application for veterinary technician registration. (If the link is reporting an error, try a different web browser or contact their help team at 303.894.2421 or [email protected])
    2. You will need your credential certificate in a digital file to complete the registration application.

 

If your certification lapsed June 30, 2020:

To become credentialed, please complete the steps below:

  1. Submit of 40 hours of continuing education in your CE log
    1. Need help getting started? Read these step-by-step instructions for entering CE into your log.
    2. Have questions about CE? Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.
  2. Complete the Expired Credential Reinstatement Application
    1. Submit credentialing fee of $152
    2. Submit reinstatement fee of $150
Expired Credential Reinstatement Application

Each application must go through a review process to make sure the requirements are met and the CE is approved. This process can take up to 2 weeks. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with specific instructions on completing the registration process.

  1. Obtain your Proof of Credential Certificate
  2. Apply for registration with DORA.
    1. Registration with the state is a separate process through DORA's Department of Professions and Occupations.
      1. You will want to make an online account with DORA by clicking register at their login page.  Once they verify your email address, you can complete the application for veterinary technician registration. (If the link is reporting an error, try a different web browser or contact their help team at 303.894.2421 or [email protected])
    2. You will need your credential certificate in a digital file to complete the registration application.

 

If your certification expired June 30, 2018 or prior:

To become credentialed, you have 4 options that are outlined below. *Please note, options 1 & 2 are only available until 12/31/23:

Option 1

  • Obtain an experienced-based credential
    • Submission of credentialing application, Work Experience Verification Form, and credentialing fee
    • Once approved, apply for registration with DORA
    • For more information see experienced-based credential

Option 2

  • Submit 20 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle in your CE log
    • i.e.  Expired 2018: 60 hours, expired 2016: 80 hours, expired 2014: 100 hours, etc.
    • Need help getting started? Read these step-by-step instructions for entering CE into your log.
    • Have questions about CE? Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Complete the Expired Credential Reinstatement Application
    • Submit credentialing fee of $152
    • Submit reinstatement fee of $250
  • Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with specific instructions for registering with the state
    • Obtain your proof of credential certificate and apply for registration with DORA
Expired Credential Reinstatement Application

*If you don't have a profile login or you get an error when trying to access the application, please email [email protected] to update your login credentials.

Option 3

  • Obtain an experienced-based credential - post provisional registration
    • This option is available if the experience requirements have not yet been met, but will be completed by December 31, 2027.
    • Apply for a provisional registration from DORA's Department of Professions and Occupations.
    • Once requirements are met, submission of credentialing application, Work Experience Verification Form, and credentialing fee
    • Once approved, apply for registration with DORA
    • For more information see experienced-based credential - post provisional registration

Option 4

  • Retake the VTNE and submit your application for credential by examination.

 Questions? Please email [email protected]