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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-101-317. Veterinary technologist and veterinary technician specialist--Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Upon written complaint by any person or on the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission's own motion and after notice and hearing as prescribed in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the commission may deny or suspend any certification or deny or revoke any certificate of qualification of the applicant, veterinary technologist, or veterinary technician specialist for the following conduct:

(1) Solicitation of patients on behalf of a veterinarian or veterinary technician;

(2) Solicitation or receiving any form of compensation from any person other than his or her registered employer for his or her employment;

(3) Willful or negligent disclosure of a professional secret or discussing a veterinarian's diagnosis or treatment without the express permission of the veterinarian;

(4)(A) Any offense punishable by incarceration in the Division of Correction or federal prison.

(B) A copy of the record of conviction, certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be evidence;

(5) Inability to practice as a veterinary technologist or a veterinary technician specialist with reasonable skill and safety to patients due to illness, the use of drugs, alcohol, narcotics, or chemicals, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;

(6) Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring:

(A) A certificate of qualification to perform as a veterinary technologist or veterinary technician specialist in Arkansas; or

(B) An annual employment registration;

(7) Impersonation of another person registered as a veterinary technologist or veterinary technician specialist or authorization of any person to use his or her certificate of qualification or registration;

(8) Aids or abets the practice of veterinary medicine by a person not licensed by the commission;

(9) Incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice in the performance of duties, tasks, or functions assigned to him or her by a licensed veterinarian;

(10) Incapacity or incompetence to perform as a veterinary technologist or veterinary technician specialist;

(11) Cruelty to animals;

(12) Failure:

(A) Of any applicant or licensee to cooperate with the commission during any investigation, if the investigation does not concern the applicant or licensee;

(B) To comply with any subpoena or subpoena duces tecum from the commission or an order of the commission; or

(C) To timely pay certification or renewal fees; or

(13) Unprofessional conduct or conduct that is detrimental to the best interests of the public.

(b) At the discretion of the commission, a person whose certificate of qualification is suspended or revoked by the commission under this section may be:

(1) Recertified or reinstated by the commission at any time upon written application to the commission showing cause to justify recertification or reinstatement; and

(2) Subject to civil penalties under § 17-101-311 as determined by the commission.

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