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17-101-302. Veterinarians — Examinations.
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17-101-302. Veterinarians — Examinations.
(a)(1) The Veterinary Medical Examining Board, at such times as it may designate, shall conduct an examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas.
(2) All examinations shall be:
(A) In writing, supplemented by oral interviews and practical examinations as the board may deem necessary; and
(B) So conducted as to ensure absolute impartiality in grading.
(b) The board hereby adopts the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, as a basis for licensure in the State of Arkansas, along with a written examination conducted by the board.
(c) The board requires that all applicants for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas shall pass the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, in addition to any and all state examinations, written examinations, oral interviews, and practical demonstrations as the board may request or require.
(d) All applicants are required to complete a written examination conducted by the board composed of, but not limited to:
(1) The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act, § 17-101-101 et seq.;
(2) State and federal statutes relating to prescription and controlled drugs;
(3) Ethics of veterinary medicine; and
(4) Rules and regulations of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Rabies Control.
(e)(1) Poultry specialty applicants shall sit for a written examination conducted by the board on poultry veter
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-101-302
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17-101-302. Veterinarians — Examinations.
(a)(1) The Veterinary Medical Examining Board, at such times as it may designate, shall conduct an examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas.
(2) All examinations shall be:
(A) In writing, supplemented by oral interviews and practical examinations as the board may deem necessary; and
(B) So conducted as to ensure absolute impartiality in grading.
(b) The board hereby adopts the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, as a basis for licensure in the State of Arkansas, along with a written examination conducted by the board.
(c) The board requires that all applicants for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas shall pass the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, in addition to any and all state examinations, written examinations, oral interviews, and practical demonstrations as the board may request or require.
(d) All applicants are required to complete a written examination conducted by the board composed of, but not limited to:
(1) The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act, § 17-101-101 et seq.;
(2) State and federal statutes relating to prescription and controlled drugs;
(3) Ethics of veterinary medicine; and
(4) Rules and regulations of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Rabies Control.
(e)(1) Poultry specialty applicants shall sit for a written examination conducted by the board on poultry veterinary medicine.
(2) A license will be issued to poultry specialty applicants with a seventy percent (70%) or better score on the Veterinary Medical Examining Board examination and a passing score on the National Board Examination, or its equivalent.
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Arkansas Code — all titles (historical 2020) · legal_authorities
17-101-101. Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act”.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-101-101
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