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Veterinary Technician
License Description
A veterinary technician or technologist (vet tech) is knowledgeable in the care and handling of animals, basic principles of normal and abnormal life processes, and routine laboratory and clinical procedures. A vet tech is primarily an assistant to veterinarians, biological research worker, or other scientist. Duties that might be performed while assisting a practicing veterinarian include: obtaining and recording information about cases; preparing patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; collecting specimens; performing certain laboratory procedures; dressing wounds; and assisting in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures. In general, the duties of a vet tech in a veterinary practice may include any part of the practice that does not involve diagnosis, prescription, surgery, or any other activities prohibited by the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act. All functions of a vet tech are performed under the immediate, direct, or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Requirements: 1) Must be a citizen of the United States or an applicant for citizenship. 2) Must be a person of moral integrity and acceptable ethical standards. 3) Must possess a diploma or its equivalent from a college-level program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. 4) Must pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). 5) Must provide a letter of recommendation from a licensed veterinarian. Application Fee: $40.00, Annual Renewal Fee: $25.00, VTNE Fee: $340.00 (paid directly to the American Association for Veterinary State Boards)
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Medical Examining Board
1 Natural Resources Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224 2836
cara.tharp@agriculture.arkansas .gov
http://www.arvetboard.statesolutions.us
Active Status
Active
Active Military/Veterans
A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education
Degree required
Exam
Third-party exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
06/28/2023
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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