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Protecting the health, safety and welfare of the general public and animals of WV through public education, enforcing licensing standards for veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, certified animal euthanasia technicians and veterinary and euthanasia facilities

Inactive Registration

INACTIVE STATUS – REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Inactive registration expires yearly

REQUESTING INACTIVE REGISTRATION STATUS  

Registered Veterinary Technician Renewal (Inactive Status) – Fee $2.00

  • Click here for printable renewal forms.
  • Click here to renew online.
  • Select “Inactive” option

Continuing Education - CE's are not required until reactivating an inactive license.

REACTIVATING AN INACTIVE REGISTRATION

Registered Veterinary Technician Registration Renewal– Fee $6.00

  • Click here for printable renewal forms.  Coming Soon
  • Click here to renew online Coming Soon
  • The renewal is not retroactive to the date of expiration, but is effective from the date the Board receives all required articles and fees. 

Required Backup Documentation

  • Name Change – Marriage/Divorce Decree (birth name differs from current name) – certified copy along with
    • Completed “Certification of Copy” form
    • A notary public may use a “Certified True Copy” stamp to certify the copy

Continuing Education - If the CE requirement is not met, you must make application for a new registration.

  • Proof of having met the continuing education requirement in a Board approved program for 2 years maximum of the most recent years. 
  • All CE requirements can be done in the same year of reactivation of license.