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Provisional Registration Information

Are you a non-credentialed individual working in the role of a veterinary technician and interested in becoming credentialed, but don't quite meet the credentialing requirements for an experience-based pathway? This information is for you! Provisional registrations are available through DORA until 12/31/2023 for those who will not complete the credentialing requirements for an experience-based pathway before 12/31/2023. Obtaining a provisional registration allows individuals until 12/31/2027 to complete the requirements. 

Which Pathway is right for you?

  1. Pathway 1
    1. At least 6500 hours of work experience in the role of a veterinary technician in the 7 years prior to credential application submission date.
    2. Pass the VTNE 
  2. Pathway 2
    1. At least 9000 hours of work experience in the role of a veterinary technician in the 7 years prior to credential application submission date.
  3. Don't know yet? That's ok! You can obtain a provisional registration and decide as you continue gaining work experience. 

*If you will have the requirements completed for either Pathway 1 or 2 before 12/31/23, you do not have to complete the provisional registration and can apply for your credential by experience here.

Start by applying for a Provisional Registration:

  1. Navigate to DORA's State Board of Veterinary Medicine Applications and Forms page.
  2. Scroll down to the desired application: Veterinary Technician Provisional Applications and click on the Apply Online link.
  3. Create an online account with DORA by clicking Register in the Access Account box. You will verify your email address and then complete the application for provisional veterinary technician. 
    1. If the link is reporting an error, try a different web browser or contact their help team at 303.894.2421 or [email protected]
  4. Navigate to Apply for a New License in the middle of the page, scroll to the bottom and click on Veterinary Applications. This will expand the menu options; select Start on the Provisional Veterinary Technician line.
    1. A letter from a Colorado-based employer confirming your employment and that you perform the duties of a veterinary technician is required.
    2. As of October 2023, the provisional registration application fee is $122.
  5. For next steps after applying for a provisional registration, click HERE.

Visit the State Board of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Technician FAQ page for more information on the provisional registration program, renewals, and much more! 

Please note: CACVT is providing this information for informational purposes only because DORA manages the provisional registration program.