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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
License Description
General Information terms and Definitions: Rule 2.10 Examination for technicians/technologists. Part 1701 Chapter 2: Licensure, Fees, Administration Staff, continuing Education and Examinations Rule 2.1 Schedule of fees for licensing and certification. The State Board Examination fee for veterinarians shall be set at $200, which includes license fee for the first year following successfully passing the State Board Examination. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55. Rule 2.2 License renewal. The fee for a license renewal will be $200.00. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55. Rule 2.3 Duplicate license. A fee of $50 will be charged for a duplicate license. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-55. Rule 2.4 Temporary license for new graduates. A temporary license may be issued to a graduate who receives the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in May or June and who has employment in Mississippi. This license will be valid until the State Board Examination on the second Tuesday of June following graduation. A temporary license issued to a new graduate would not prevent the holder of such license from applying for a second temporary license if warranted. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-67. Rule 2.5 Temporary License to graduates of foreign colleges. The Board may Grant a temporary license to a graduate of a foreign college of veterinary medicine when the following requirements have been met, passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, establishing educational equivalency and submitting proof of employment in Mississippi. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-71. Rule 2.6 Examination for veterinary licensure. The board shall use the results of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination as provided by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment. The passing score shall be determined by the testing entity. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-69. Rule 2.7 Language of Examinations. All examination applications, examinations and correspondence will be written in the English language. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-69. Rule 2.8 Applicants not graduates of an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Veterinarians applying for licensure in Mississippi, who are not graduates of an accredited college of veterinary medicine, may establish educational equivalency by successfully passing the examination sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, being certified by the Program Assessing Veterinary Equivalency or completing a one year approved clinical internship. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-71. Rule 2.9 Examination applicants with documented disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Examination applicants with documented disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requiring test accommodations for the State Board Examination must contact the Board at least 60 days prior the scheduled examination. Applicants for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination with documented disabilities must comply with the procedures as set forth by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-69. Rule 2.10 Examination for technicians/technologists. The State Board Examination fee for technicians/technologists shall be set at $100, which includes certification fee for the first year following successfully passing the State Board Examination. Yearly certification fee for technicians/technologists shall be set at $35. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-63. Rule 2.11 Continuing professional education for technicians/technologists-section. All certified veterinary technicians/technologists must earn a minimum of ten (10) continuing education credits with one clock hour earning one continuing credit which must be documented by submitting copies of registration and proof of attendance with the application for certification renewal. Credits may be earned through distance education or other approved programs. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-63. Rule 2.12 Continuing education requirements for veterinarians-section. The Board shall require proof of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education credit, with one clock hour of continuing education earning one credit. Ten credits from contact learning experiences are required. Five credits may be earned through any RACE approved program. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-75. Rule 2.13 Notices of continuing education. The Board voted to allow the Executive Secretary to send notices of approval of Continuing Education requests to the requesting agency without a vote of the Board of Veterinary Medicine if the request is for contact hours that are RACE approved. Source: Miss. Code Ann § 73-39-75.
Licensing Agency
MS Board of Veterinary Medicine
1089D Stark Road
Starkville, MS 39759-0000
(662) 324 9380
office@mississippivetboard.org
http://mississippivetboard.org/
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
Felony convictions prohibited
Education
Degree required
Exam
Third-party exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
08/14/2023
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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