OAR 875-030-0030: Issuance of Licenses, Fees, Renewals for Certified Veterinary Technicians

(1) Upon filing a complete application and meeting all the criteria of OAR 875-030-0010, the Board will issue the applicant a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license. (2) Each CVT license shall expire on December 31st of each renewal cycle. (3) Prior to the expiration of the CVT license, the Board will send renewal instructions to the mailing address and/or email address of the CVT on file with the Board. CVTs shall keep the Board advised of their address at all times. The Board shall be entitled to rely on its records, regardless of whether the CVT keeps the Board so advised. (4) CVTs may be renewed without re-examination upon timely application. A renewal application accompanied by the fee must be submitted to the Board postmarked no later than December 31st of each renewal cycle in order to be considered timely filed. (a) Renewal forms received or postmarked between January 1st and 31st will incur a late fee. (b) Renewal forms received or postmarked between February 1st and February 28th or 29th will incur additional late fees. (c) Renewal forms received or postmarked between March 1st and April 30th will incur additional late fees. (d) If the CVT license lapses, a 21-month grace period begins. The CVT may renew the license within the 21-month period by paying the maximum delinquent fee and the current renewal fee, and by providing documentation of veterinary technician activities, including having completed 15 hours of approved continuing education, during the interim. After 21 months, the license may be revoked and the CVT may have to re-qualify for licensure by taking an examination specified by the Board.