The new Minnesota law expanding veterinary technicians’ roles is reshaping how veterinary practices in the state structure their clinical teams. Effective in 2025, Minnesota’s updated veterinary practice act grants licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) expanded authority to perform a broader range of diagnostic and treatment procedures under DVM supervision. This guide explains what the law changes, what it means for your staffing strategy, and how to hire for the expanded role in Minnesota.
However, understanding the law is only the first step. Operationalizing the expanded veterinary technicians’ roles under the new Minnesota law requires updating your job descriptions, your supervision protocols, and your compensation structure. As a result, practices that adapt quickly gain a significant competitive advantage in both clinical capacity and hiring appeal.
What the Minnesota Law Changes for Veterinary Technicians’ Roles
The new Minnesota law expanding veterinary technicians’ roles allows LVTs to perform additional procedures that were previously restricted to DVMs. Specifically, the expanded scope includes: performing dental extractions under DVM supervision, placing intravenous catheters independently, administering certain controlled substances following a DVM-established protocol, and conducting expanded patient assessments in urgent care settings.
Furthermore, the law clarifies supervision ratio requirements. Specifically, a single DVM can now supervise up to three LVTs simultaneously for procedures within the expanded scope. Consequently, Minnesota veterinary practices can increase their effective clinical capacity without adding DVMs — by fully leveraging their existing technician team.
Additionally, the new law establishes a continuing education requirement for LVTs who wish to practice within the expanded scope. LVTs must complete a specified number of CE hours in the relevant procedure categories before performing expanded-scope procedures independently under supervision. In other words, CE compliance is now a hiring and credentialing issue, not just an individual professional responsibility.
Staffing Implications of the Minnesota Veterinary Technicians’ Law
The new Minnesota law expanding veterinary technicians’ roles has three primary staffing implications. First, your LVT job descriptions must be updated to reflect the expanded scope of practice. Specifically, describe the procedures your practice will delegate under the new law and the supervision structure that governs them.
Second, your compensation structure for LVTs should reflect their expanded authority and responsibility. Furthermore, LVTs who can perform expanded-scope procedures independently under supervision are more valuable to your practice — and more attractive to competing employers. Therefore, market-rate compensation analysis for this expanded role is essential before your next LVT hire.
Third, your DVM supervision protocols need to be updated in writing. Moreover, document which procedures fall within the expanded scope, which DVMs are designated supervisors for each procedure category, and how supervision is documented. Consequently, your practice is protected from liability in the event of a board complaint or malpractice claim.
Hiring for Expanded Veterinary Technicians’ Roles in Minnesota
Hiring LVTs for the expanded roles under the new Minnesota law requires assessing specific competencies and credentials that may not have been part of your standard screening process. Specifically, ask candidates about their CE completion in the expanded procedure categories. Additionally, assess their experience with dental procedures, IV catheter placement, and urgent care assessment protocols.
Moreover, verify that candidates hold an active Minnesota LVT license and have completed the CE requirements for expanded-scope practice. Consequently, you avoid the liability risk of allowing an LVT to perform expanded-scope procedures before they have met the regulatory requirements.
How Pulivarthi Group Supports Minnesota Veterinary Technician Hiring
Pulivarthi Group helps Minnesota veterinary practices hire LVTs who are fully credentialed for expanded-scope practice under the new law. We verify state licensure, CE completion, and expanded-scope experience as part of our standard screening process.
Furthermore, we work with your practice manager to understand your specific supervision structure and procedure delegation model before sourcing candidates. This targeted approach reduces onboarding time and ensures compliance from day one.
Ready to hire LVTs for expanded roles under Minnesota’s new law? Contact Pulivarthi Group to discuss your staffing needs today.
