VETERINARIAN LICENSE DISPLAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Chung and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians must conspicuously display their license (or a copy) with the license number at every practice location.

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0299

Overview

HB 3360 amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 (Illinois) to (1) revise the statutory definition of “certified veterinary technician” and (2) require visible display of professional licenses. The measure was enacted as Public Act 104‑0299 (Governor-approved August 15, 2025) and becomes effective January 1, 2026.

Main purpose / intent

Clarify/standardize the definition of “certified veterinary technician” to align with AVMA-accredited education and the national exam.

Require veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to display their license (or a copy) conspicuously where they practice, with the license number visible — improving public transparency and consumer access to license information.

Key provisions

Definition change (amendment to Section 3):

“Certified veterinary technician” / “veterinary technician” is defined as a person who (a) is a graduate of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) and (b) has successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
The statutory text retains reference that titles such as “certified veterinary technician,” “vet tech,” and initials “CVT”/“VT” may only be used by persons certified by the Department.

New Section 29 (license display requirement):

Every holder of a license must display the license or a copy in a conspicuous place in the holder’s principal office or any other location where the licensee renders veterinary services.
Any displayed license must have the license number visible.

Who is affected

Licensed veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians practicing in Illinois (including private clinics, hospitals, mobile practices, and other locations where services are rendered).

Veterinary employers and clinic managers (responsible for ensuring conspicuous display where services occur).

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board (administration and potential enforcement).

Procedural / timeline highlights

Introduced (House): Feb 26, 2025 (Rep. Sharon Chung).

Passed both chambers; enrolled and sent to Governor: June 20, 2025.

Governor approved: Aug 15, 2025. Public Act 104‑0299.

Effective date: January 1, 2026.

Note: Section header indicates Sec. 3 is scheduled for repeal on January 1, 2029 (per existing Act language).

Implementation & enforcement

Enforcement and oversight performed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (and the Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board) under existing authority in the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act. The bill text does not specify penalties in the excerpt provided; existing disciplinary provisions would generally apply for violations.

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