FL H0767

Creates a state licensure framework for veterinary technicians in Florida, requiring graduation from a CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program, a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam, and demonstrated knowledge of state laws and rules; certified veterinary technicians in good standing with the Florida Veterinary Technician Association or the Florida Veterinary Medical Association may qualify through an alternative pathway.

Establishes a defined scope of practice for licensed veterinary technicians and technologists, authorizing them to perform 14 specific services under veterinarian supervision, including arterial catheterization, euthanasia, blood transfusion procedures, rabies vaccination administration, suturing, fracture immobilization, and routine follow-up examinations within an existing veterinarian/client/patient relationship.

Reserves diagnosis, surgery, and prescription of medications or controlled substances exclusively for licensed veterinarians, who remain responsible for all services performed by licensed and unlicensed personnel under their supervision.

Revises the Board of Veterinary Medicine membership to include one licensed veterinary technician with at least 5 years of active practice and reduces the layperson seats from two to one.

Prohibits unlicensed persons from representing themselves as licensed veterinary technicians and prohibits veterinary assistants from identifying as veterinary technicians unless properly credentialed, with violations classified as a first-degree misdemeanor; effective date is July 1, 2025.