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Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-39-73

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Faculty members employed at the College of Veterinary Medicine who are eligible for licensure shall obtain a Mississippi veterinary license. Faculty members not eligible for a Mississippi license may qualify for a Mississippi faculty license under one (1) of the following criterion:

(a) Graduate veterinarians who have completed an advanced degree at a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE);

(b) Graduate veterinarians who have completed a formal residency from an AVMA-COE accredited college of veterinary medicine, or other residency approved by the AVMA;

(c) Graduate veterinarians who are board certified in a specialty recognized by the AVMA-COE; or

(d) Graduate veterinarians who are board certified by the European Board of Veterinary Specialization.

(2) Possession of a Mississippi faculty license shall enable the holder of such license to operate as a veterinarian under the auspices of the institution for which the person is licensed. Any person holding a Mississippi faculty license desiring to practice veterinary medicine outside of the authority given by the institution shall be required to meet the requirements of the board for obtaining a valid Mississippi veterinary license.

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