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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-101-318. Veterinarians--Restricted license

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

(a) The Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or his or her designee may issue a restricted license to a person who has graduated from an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine but has not passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

(b) A restricted license shall be issued by the commission upon the receipt of the following:

(1) A completed application as described in § 17-101-301 and the application fee established by the commission, if not previously submitted during the applicant's final year of veterinary school;

(2) A restricted license fee established by the commission;

(3) A letter of recommendation from the supervising licensed veterinarian; and

(4) Written confirmation that the applicant is scheduled to take the next available North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent.

(c) If the applicant fails to pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, after receiving a restricted license, the applicant may be issued another restricted license by submitting the following:

(1) The restricted license fee established by the commission;

(2) A letter of recommendation from the supervising licensed veterinarian; and

(3) Written confirmation that the applicant is scheduled to take the next available North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent.

(d)(1) A restricted license shall expire the day after the results of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, are made known to the applicant.

(2) An applicant shall not be issued more than three (3) restricted licenses.

(e) The applicant is eligible for an unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine upon receiving a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, if all other requirements are met for the unrestricted license.

(f) A restricted licensee shall not apply:

(1) For a United States Drug Enforcement Administration registration; or

(2) To become an accredited veterinarian through the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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