Section R3-11-203. Documents Required with a License Application

A.      An applicant who is a veterinary student at the time of applica- tion shall submit with the application packet required under R3-11-201(A) a letter from the office of the dean of the veteri- nary college stating that the applicant is expected to graduate within 45 days following the next administration of the exam- ination required under A.R.S. § 32-2214(C).

B.       An applicant who is not a veterinary student at the time of application shall cause a transcript verifying receipt of the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine to be mailed from the college directly to the Board.

C.      At the time of application, an applicant shall cause letters of character reference to be sent directly to the Board by three persons who are not related to the applicant and who have known the applicant for at least three years.

D.      At the time of application, an applicant who has experience in the field of veterinary medicine as a practicing veterinarian or as an employee of a licensed veterinarian shall cause a letter from a veterinarian indicating the professional qualifications and character of the applicant to be sent directly to the Board.

E.       An applicant who has been or is at the time of application a licensed veterinarian in another state shall cause each state board that has licensed the applicant to send directly to the Board a letter indicating the applicant’s standing, including whether the applicant is currently under investigation or ever has been disciplined for violation of a veterinary medical prac- tice act.

F.       Unless waived under A.R.S. § 32-2215(C) or (D), an applicant who has successfully passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination within five years before making appli- cation shall request that a transcript of the scores be forwarded to the Board directly by the organization responsible for score reporting or the professional examination service.

G.      At the time of application, an applicant shall submit to the Board a passport-type photograph of the applicant no larger than 1 1/2 x 2 inches that was taken during the preceding six months.

H.      At the time of application, an applicant shall submit to the Board a typewritten letter or current resume summarizing the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

I.        As required under A.R.S. § 41-1080(A), at the time of applica- tion, an applicant shall submit to the Board the specified docu- mentation of citizenship or alien status indicating the applicant’s presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3).

Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 5455, effec- tive February 4, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Amended by final

rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 3596, effective November 8,

2008 (Supp. 08-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 19

A.A.R. 1886, effective October 7, 2013 (Supp. 13-3).