Veterinary Technician Licensing Requirements in the State of Washington
The Washington State Department of Health is the agency that licenses veterinary technicians in the State of Washington and issues the Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license to successful applicants. To obtain the LVT license, applicants must first successfully complete a veterinary technology program, the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), and the Washington State jurisprudence examination.
The veterinary technician license application and a detailed description of the application requirements can be found at the Department of Health website.
The following is a list of the costs associated with obtaining the LVT license:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial License | $126 |
| State jurisprudence examination | $160 |
| VTNE | $345 |
| Total Cost | $631 |
LVT license applicants must register to take the VTNE at least one month prior to the start of the testing window during which they want to take the examination.
Registration can be completed at the VTNE website.