Ala. Admin. Code r. 930-X-1-.07 - Applications For Licensing
(1) The
application for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of
Alabama shall be written and signed by the applicant and shall contain the
information set forth below and any other information as deemed necessary by
the Board:
(a) A current photograph of the
applicant.
(b) A copy of the
applicant's diploma from an AVMA accredited veterinary medical school or an
affidavit from the dean of such veterinary school certifying the applicant's
ability to graduate if he or she has not graduated at the time of
application.
(c) Certification by
the applicant that he or she has not been arrested nor indicted for or been
convicted, pleaded guilty or pleaded Nolo Contendere to either a felony or
misdemeanor (other than minor traffic violations), and in the event that the
applicant is unable to so certify, may need the applicant to explain in full or
provide further documentation.
(d)
Certification by the applicant that he or she has never had any license to
practice veterinary medicine revoked, suspended or denied and, in the event
that the applicant is unable to so certify, the Board may request or need full
explanation and documentation concerning such revocation, suspension or
denial.
(e) A list of and
verification of good standing of all veterinary licenses, which the applicant
currently holds or has held.
(f)
The score on any previous national examination or state examination, whether
the State of Alabama examinations or examinations from other states, previously
taken by the applicant as reported by the Interstate Reporting Service or
equivalent.
(g) A list of three
licensed veterinarians from any state for reference and letters of
recommendation furnished upon request of the Board, for the purpose of
determining the applicant's professional capabilities and ethical
standards.
(h) Certification by the
applicant that he or she has received, read and understands the Alabama
Veterinary Practice Act and the Administrative Code promulgated by the
Board.
(2) Veterinary
Faculty License: The application for faculty licensure to practice veterinary
medicine related to the regular functions within an Alabama college or school
of veterinary medicine shall be written and signed by the applicant and shall
contain the information set forth below and any other information as deemed
necessary by the Board:
(a) A current
photograph of the applicant.
(b) A
copy of the applicant's diploma from a veterinary medical college or
school.
(c) A letter of proof of
faculty appointment from an authorized administrative official of an Alabama
school or college of veterinary medicine teaching veterinary
students.
(d) Certification by the
applicant that he or she understands and agrees that the Veterinary Faculty
License is valid only for the practice of veterinary medicine as a faculty
member of the college or school where employed.
(e) Demonstrate competency in the English
language.
(f) Take and pass the
State Board Jurisprudence Examination.
(g) Certification by the applicant that he or
she has not been arrested nor indicted for or been convicted, pleaded guilty or
pleaded Nolo Contendere to either a felony or misdemeanor (other than minor
traffic violations). In the event that the applicant is unable to so certify,
the applicant will be required to explain the violations in full or provide
further documentation.
(h)
Certification by the applicant that he or she has never had any license to
practice veterinary medicine revoked, suspended or denied and, in the event
that the applicant is unable to so certify, the Board may request or need full
explanation and documentation concerning such revocation, suspension or
denial.
(3) The Board
may require the licensure application to be sworn to by the applicant,
notarized, or attested to by the applicant under penalty of perjury.
(4) The Board may reject any application,
which does not contain full and complete answers, or information as may be
requested and may reject any application if any of the information furnished in
the application is determined to be fabricated, false, misleading or
incorrect.
(5) Graduates of foreign
veterinary colleges must, in addition to the above, provide the State Board
with a current Educational Commission on Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG)
certificate of qualification from the American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA). This certificate may be no older than three years from the date of
issue unless supporting documentation is provided, subject to Board approval,
to demonstrate current clinical skills.
Notes
Author: Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 34-29-72.
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