Start here! This page is a detailed guide for your journey to becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. 

If you are looking for a more comprehensive overview of the Veterinary Practice Act information and the inclusion of veterinary technicians, please visit this page. For FAQs regarding veterinary technician regulation, click here. If you have questions about any of the terms associated with registration, head over to our glossary of terms. 

Registration in Colorado is a 2-step process: credentialing with CACVT, which qualifies individuals to apply for registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

• Current CVTs: Credentialed veterinary technicians who just renewed with CACVT are qualified to apply for registration with DORA. Please see our informational page for current CVTs.
• Non-credentialed individuals who have been working in the role of a veterinary technician for at least 6500 hours: You are eligible to apply with CACVT now! You will have until 12/31/23 to obtain your credential and then apply for registration with DORA. For more information, please see our page about credentialing by experience.
• Non-credentialed individuals who haven't been working in the role of a veterinary technician for at least 6500 hours: You will need to apply for a provisional registration from DORA by 12/31/23. Once you complete the requirements of one of the experience-based pathways, you will have 28 days to apply for a credential with CACVT. For more information, please see our page about applying for a provisional registration.

Step 1: Figure out what you need to do to become registered. See the flow sheet for a visual below. For detailed written instructions, please navigate to the applications page. 

Step 2: Click on the flow sheet below to explore an interactive version to find the best pathway for you!