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Colorado Veterinary Homepage

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Program Information

Karen Phelan, Program Director

State Board of Veterinary Medicine
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7764

Email: dora_veterinarymedicineboard@state.co.us

Public Notice Information

Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine – Emergency Rulemaking Hearing – February 12, 2026

The Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine will hold an Emergency Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT), regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.9 – VETERINARY TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION AND VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS. The purpose of the proposed rule revisions is to address the lack of additional requirements, beyond the Occupational Credential Portability Program, to obtain an endorsement Veterinary Technician registration in Colorado.

Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine – Stakeholder Meeting – January 9, 2026

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Board to receive feedback on proposed revisions to Rule 1.9 – VETERINARY TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION AND VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS. The purpose of the proposed rule revisions is to address the lack of additional requirements, beyond the Occupational Portability Program, to obtain an endorsement Veterinary Technician registration in Colorado.

Continuing Education Requirements

All Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with an Active Colorado credential must regularly complete Continuing Education (CE) requirements to practice with that credential.

  • If a Veterinarian has been licensed for 12 months or less before the first expiration date of their license, they are not required to complete CE for their first license renewal.
  • If a Veterinarian has been licensed for longer than 12 months but less than 24 months before the first expiration date of their license, they are only required to complete 16 CE hours for their first license renewal.

Veterinary Technician: Veterinary Technicians must complete the Continuing Education (CE) and credentialing requirements of a Board-approved credentialing organization to renew their Colorado state certification. Currently, the following organization has been approved by the Board:

More comprehensive information is available on the Colorado Veterinary CE website. 

View the larger calendar here.

Additional Program and Division Information

Regulation History and Board Member Information

Regulation History:

  • 1907: The Colorado Veterinary Board is created.
  • 2022: Veterinary Technicians began regulation.
  • 2026: Veterinary Professional Associates begins regulation.

To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.

Board Members:

  • Carolyn E. Karrh, DVM, President
    Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2027
  • Dean Vicksman, DVM, Vice President
    Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2026
  • Catherine Kuntz, DVM, Secretary
    Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2027
  • Heather Cammisa
    Public Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2029
  • Lynn Ferguson, RVT
    Professional Member| Term Expires: June 30, 2027
  • Tracey Jensen, DVM
    Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2029
  • Martha Jo Myers, DVM
    Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2029
  • Rebecca Rose, RVT
    Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2027
  • Anna Stout
    Public Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Legislative Updates

The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 450,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:

Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations

On June 4, 2024, Governor Polis signed HB24-1004 Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations into law. Under this bill, if an applicant for a registration, certification, or license has a conviction for a crime, a regulator may only consider the applicant’s conviction for a three-year period beginning on the date of conviction or the end of incarceration, if the applicant has not been convicted of any other criminal offense during the three-year period. To learn more about this law and about how it may effect your application, please visit the Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations information webpage.

Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a statewide program administered by the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) that provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and/or stalking with a legal substitute address for interacting with all state and local government agencies. To learn more about the ACP and how it can assist you in your licensure, please visit the Address Confidentiality Program information webpage.

Interested in Board Service?

Board services is an essential need for all Boards within the Division of Professions and Occupations. If you are interested in participating in Board Service or would like more information please complete the Board Service Interest Form and you will join the list of available contacts for substitute board positions.

You may also view the Benefits of Board Service video to learn more.

Additional Veterinary Resources

The below information is additional resources for Veterinary Professionals and Customers: