Getting licensed as a veterinary technician in Colorado is a 2-step process: (1) credentialing with CACVT, which qualifies individuals to apply for (2) registration with Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Find the credential application for your specific experience below.

Credential by Examination Did you graduate from an AVMA-accredited school and then pass your VTNE (after 1/1/24) and you need to become registered? Click here	Late Credential by Examination Did you graduate and pass the VTNE prior to 1/1/24, but did not apply for your credential, and need to become registered? Click here
Credential Reinstatement Were you previously credentialed in Colorado but your credential has expired and you need to become registered? Click here	Transfer Application Are you credentialed in another state and need to get registered in Colorado? Click here
Experience-based Credential, post-provisional registration Do you have a provisional registration and recently completed the credentialing requirements? Click here