Texas
How to Become a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Learn what licensed veterinary technician professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$39,410
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
3-4 years, increasing opportunity cost
Total Investment
$4,500 - $8,640
Employment #s
16730
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring licensed veterinary technician and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: AVMA's Mandate and Influence; AVMA-Accredited Programs in Texas | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$30,320 – $54,610
United States
$30,320 – $54,610
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Is a license required?
Yes
Credential
The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) pathway in Texas is a rigorously control
Continuing Education
10 hours of approved continuing education are required each year
Examination
ich administers the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)
Heading 3
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners controls the gate. This guide maps it.
Common Questions
Credential
