Did you originally obtain Colorado veterinary technician registration (RVT) directly through DORA’s previous license portability program using an active out-of-state veterinary technician credential? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a CACVT Credential by DORA Endorsement.
In Colorado, veterinary technicians must obtain and maintain both an active CACVT credential and active DORA registration. If you received Colorado veterinary technician registration (RVT) directly through DORA’s previous endorsement process before February 12, 2026, and have not yet credentialed with CACVT, you will need to obtain a CACVT credential before you are able to renew your DORA registration in October 2026.
Active DORA registration is required in Colorado to use, or be represented by, legally protected veterinary technician titles, including Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and Veterinary Technician (VT). Active DORA registration or designation may also affect whether an individual may be delegated tasks that require active Colorado registration or designation, or receive recognition of a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) designation.
If you are a Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician in another state and are relocating to, or working in, Colorado, but have not already obtained Colorado DORA registration, please review the Credential by Endorsement pathway instead. This will be your first step in this two-step process.
Visit DORA’s public license lookup tool, search your name, and click the blue Details button. This page should show your full license information, including your License Method, Original Issue Date, and Expiration Date.
To be eligible for this application, your License Method must be Endorsement and your Original Issue Date must be on or before 2/12/2026.
Please read all the following information before submitting your CACVT Credential by DORA Endorsement application below.
Individuals who are eligible to apply for a CACVT Credential by DORA Endorsement must meet the following requirements:
- Hold, or have previously held, a Colorado DORA registration as a veterinary technician that expires on October 31, 2024 or October 31, 2026 specifically through the license method “Endorsement” with an Original Issue Date on or before February 12,2026
Does not already hold an active CACVT credential through another pathway
Further CE and fee requirements for the above qualifying individuals will be outlined below based on their DORA expiration date
Please note, Colorado’s title protection laws require all individuals using the title veterinary technician to be registered with DORA, which is Step Two of the two-step process. Find out more on our Credentialing FAQs page.
* If you received a Letter of Admonition from DORA in 2026:
Your DORA registration may show an expiration date of October 31, 2026; however, you must still complete the CE and fee requirements connected to the missed CACVT credentialing cycle. Please follow the requirements listed in the section below for the October 31, 2024 DORA registration expiration date.
Each application goes through a review process. Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent with specific instructions on completing the registration process and preparing for credential renewal.
Each application goes through a review process. Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent with specific instructions on completing the registration process and preparing for credential renewal.
Applicants who meet the requirements for CACVT Credential by DORA Endorsement noted above should complete the application below.
The CACVT Credential by DORA Endorsement process includes submission and approval of the following:
**2-year CACVT credentialing cycle: All credentials are valid from July 1 of each EVEN year – June 30 of the following EVEN year, regardless of when the credential was obtained, and must be renewed before the expiration date. Credential by DORA Endorsement fees and CE requirements are based on the status and expiration date of the DORA registration used for the application. If your DORA registration is expired or was renewed without obtaining a CACVT credential in October 2024, CACVT may require delinquent credentialing fees, a late fee, and continuing education for each missed credentialing cycle.
Once your CACVT Credential by Endorsement application is approved, you will receive an approval email with next steps for applying for or maintaining DORA registration. A CACVT credential alone does not authorize protected veterinary technician title use in Colorado.
Start with our CACVT Credentialing FAQs →
They provide answers to the most common questions about CACVT Credentialing.
If your question isn’t addressed there, we’re happy to help:
Email: information@cacvt.org
Text: 303-318-0652
Erin Henninger, Executive Director
Jen Steckline, Membership Director
Lisa Visnosky, Credentialing Coordinator
2000 S Colorado Blvd
Bldg 1-2000
Denver, CO 80222
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Friday: 8am-11am
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