Minnesota Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam –
Minnesota Board of Veterinary
Medicine – 2026/2027 Edition –
Questions and Answers for Licensed
Veterinarians and Veterinary
Technicians
Question 1
Which Minnesota statute governs the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary
technology?
A) Minnesota Controlled Substances Act
B) Minnesota Public Health Code
C) Minnesota Statutes Chapter 156
D) Minnesota Board of Animal Health Rules
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Veterinary Practice Act (Chapter 156) specifically regulates veterinary
medicine, veterinary technology, and the licensing of veterinarians and veterinary
technicians in Minnesota. Minnesota Rules Chapter 6700 contains implementing
regulations, but the primary statutory authority is Chapter 156 .
Question 2
,Which entity issues veterinary technician licenses in Minnesota?
A) Minnesota Department of Health
B) Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
C) Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)
D) Minnesota State Legislature
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) is the state agency
charged with regulating the practice of veterinary medicine and, as of 2026, the practice
of veterinary technology through licensure. The Board adopts rules, sets standards, and
disciplines licensees .
Question 3
What is the effective date for veterinary technician licensure in Minnesota?
A) January 1, 2026
B) July 1, 2026
C) January 1, 2027
D) July 1, 2025
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new licensure program for veterinary technicians becomes effective on
July 1, 2026. This was established by Chapter 53 (SF 1522) and represents a significant
milestone in the professionalization of veterinary technology in Minnesota .
Question 4
Under Minn. Stat. §156.077, what is the official title for a licensed veterinary technician?
A) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
B) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
,C) Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
D) Veterinary Technologist (VT)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: "Licensed veterinary technician" means a person licensed by the board under
section 156.077. The title "veterinary technician" and the designation "LVT" are legally
protected titles effective July 1, 2026 .
Question 5
What is the minimum age to apply for a veterinary technician license in Minnesota?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 19
D) 21
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Application for a license to practice veterinary technology in Minnesota
requires evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is at least 18 years of age .
Question 6
A person may not use the title "veterinary technician" or the abbreviation "LVT" unless:
A) They are certified by the MVMA
B) They are licensed by the board
C) They have passed the VTNE
D) They have completed a veterinary technology program
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: A person may not use the title "veterinary technician" or the abbreviation
"LVT" unless licensed by the board. Title protection is established by the new legislation
effective July 1, 2026 .
Question 7
What legislation established veterinary technician licensure in Minnesota?
A) House File 100
B) Chapter 53 (SF 1522)
C) Senate Bill 200
D) Minnesota Rule 6700
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 53 (SF 1522) established licensure and related practice requirements
for veterinary technicians in Minnesota, with rules becoming effective July 1, 2026. This
legislative milestone recognizes the vital role of veterinary technicians in providing high-
quality animal care .
Question 8
What is the "grandfather clause" or temporary alternative qualifications provision for
veterinary technician licensure?
A) All current CVTs are automatically licensed
B) The board shall consider an application submitted before July 1, 2031, if the applicant
is a CVT in good standing with the MVMA or has at least 4,160 hours of practice within
the previous five years
C) Only veterinarians can apply
D) There is no grandfather clause
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The board shall consider an application for licensure submitted by a person
before July 1, 2031, if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the board that the
Minnesota Board of Veterinary
Medicine – 2026/2027 Edition –
Questions and Answers for Licensed
Veterinarians and Veterinary
Technicians
Question 1
Which Minnesota statute governs the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary
technology?
A) Minnesota Controlled Substances Act
B) Minnesota Public Health Code
C) Minnesota Statutes Chapter 156
D) Minnesota Board of Animal Health Rules
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Veterinary Practice Act (Chapter 156) specifically regulates veterinary
medicine, veterinary technology, and the licensing of veterinarians and veterinary
technicians in Minnesota. Minnesota Rules Chapter 6700 contains implementing
regulations, but the primary statutory authority is Chapter 156 .
Question 2
,Which entity issues veterinary technician licenses in Minnesota?
A) Minnesota Department of Health
B) Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
C) Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)
D) Minnesota State Legislature
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) is the state agency
charged with regulating the practice of veterinary medicine and, as of 2026, the practice
of veterinary technology through licensure. The Board adopts rules, sets standards, and
disciplines licensees .
Question 3
What is the effective date for veterinary technician licensure in Minnesota?
A) January 1, 2026
B) July 1, 2026
C) January 1, 2027
D) July 1, 2025
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new licensure program for veterinary technicians becomes effective on
July 1, 2026. This was established by Chapter 53 (SF 1522) and represents a significant
milestone in the professionalization of veterinary technology in Minnesota .
Question 4
Under Minn. Stat. §156.077, what is the official title for a licensed veterinary technician?
A) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
B) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
,C) Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
D) Veterinary Technologist (VT)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: "Licensed veterinary technician" means a person licensed by the board under
section 156.077. The title "veterinary technician" and the designation "LVT" are legally
protected titles effective July 1, 2026 .
Question 5
What is the minimum age to apply for a veterinary technician license in Minnesota?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 19
D) 21
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Application for a license to practice veterinary technology in Minnesota
requires evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is at least 18 years of age .
Question 6
A person may not use the title "veterinary technician" or the abbreviation "LVT" unless:
A) They are certified by the MVMA
B) They are licensed by the board
C) They have passed the VTNE
D) They have completed a veterinary technology program
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: A person may not use the title "veterinary technician" or the abbreviation
"LVT" unless licensed by the board. Title protection is established by the new legislation
effective July 1, 2026 .
Question 7
What legislation established veterinary technician licensure in Minnesota?
A) House File 100
B) Chapter 53 (SF 1522)
C) Senate Bill 200
D) Minnesota Rule 6700
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 53 (SF 1522) established licensure and related practice requirements
for veterinary technicians in Minnesota, with rules becoming effective July 1, 2026. This
legislative milestone recognizes the vital role of veterinary technicians in providing high-
quality animal care .
Question 8
What is the "grandfather clause" or temporary alternative qualifications provision for
veterinary technician licensure?
A) All current CVTs are automatically licensed
B) The board shall consider an application submitted before July 1, 2031, if the applicant
is a CVT in good standing with the MVMA or has at least 4,160 hours of practice within
the previous five years
C) Only veterinarians can apply
D) There is no grandfather clause
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The board shall consider an application for licensure submitted by a person
before July 1, 2031, if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the board that the
