Learn About University of Maine System Veterinary Programs Requiring Licensure or State Authorization

On this page, you will find a list of programs throughout the University of Maine System in which students may seek state authorization or licensure upon graduation from the program.

Individual schools and programs must disclose whether completion of a licensure or certification program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state in which the student lives or intends to reside. Students who will be living on campus or in Maine are considered to be located in Maine for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements for a given program. If your intention is to work in a state other than Maine upon graduation, the University of Maine System strongly encourages you to check into the licensure requirements in those states. Visit an individual program page to find contact information and learn more about the program’s licensure and state authorization requirements.


Veterinary Programs by Degree/Program Type:

Bachelor of Science

Veterinary Technology

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Veterinary Technology webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Jennifer Freese
Email: jennifer.freese@maine.edu

License: Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)/Licensed Veterinary Technician
License/Certification Website: American Association of Veterinary State Boards Veterinary Technician
National Exam website (External Site)
Additional Information: National Licensure – Students also must obtain a state license after passing the national board exam to practice in most states. Also, not all states required a veterinary technician to become licensed. The Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) is used as part of a voluntary credential process in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wyoming. It is required for all other states.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: No