These instructions apply if you already hold a current license in another state. If you do not hold a current license, refer to the instructions for original licensure.

Instructions for All Reciprocity Applicants

• Completed, signed and notarized Application for Licensure/Examination for Veterinary Technicians
• Non-refundable processing fee by check or money order made payable to the “State of Delaware”
• Letters of good standing from all jurisdictions in which you are now, or have ever been, licensed.
• Scores from the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). To request a score transfer, see www.aavsb.org.

In addition , submit one of the following:

• Official transcript from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program or from a foreign veterinary program approved by the AVMA, sent directly from the school to the Board office.
• Proof of completing an acceptable alternative to a degree from an AVMA-accrredited veterinary technician program. The acceptable educational/experience alternatives are listed below. These alternatives expire November, 2013. Proof of the degrees listed below is an official transcript sent directly from the school to the Board office. Proof of the hours of experience listed below is a notarized Affidavit of Veterinary Technician Experience signed by the supervising veterinarian. You must submit proof of one of the following alternatives:


• Baccalaureate degree in animal science-related field as approved by the Board and 2625 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s),
• Degree from a veterinary technician program that is not accredited by the AVMA, as approved by the Board, and 2625 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian,
• Baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, psychology, physics, or similar scientific field of stud y as approved by the Board and 3500 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s),
• 60 credit hours of coursework at the postsecondary educational level, as approved by the Board, and 5250 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s),
• 7000 hours of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s).

Temporary Licenses

You must meet all of the above requirements. In addition, submit:

• Temporary license fee by check or money order made payable to "State of Delaware."
• Letter from a licensed Delaware veterinarian verifying that you will remain in the veterinarian's continuous employ and supervision and that he or she will monitor your professional activities and be fully responsible for you while you are under temporary licensure.