Bill > S0900

This bill modifies the licensing requirements for veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists in Florida by mandating that applicants pay specific fees during the licensing process. The bill requires individuals seeking to become licensed veterinary technicians or technologists to submit an examination fee set by the board when applying to take the licensure exam. Additionally, for veterinary technicians and technologists who are in good standing with professional associations like the Florida Veterinary Technician Association or the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and who graduated from an AVMA CVTEA (American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities) accredited college program before 2024, they must also pay a licensing fee determined by the board. The bill is contingent upon the passage of SB 898 or similar legislation in the same legislative session, with the effective date aligned with that bill's implementation. These changes aim to standardize and formalize the licensing process for veterinary support professionals in Florida.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/900