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Licensing

The Board issues licenses to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Arizona and certifies...
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News

COVID-19: Governor Ducey issues Executive Order on Telemedicine for Veterinarians...
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Scam Alert

Some states are reporting that licensees are being contacted in fraudulent schemes...
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2018 AZ Opioid Epidemic Act - Requirements for Vets!

On April 26, 2018, new laws related to prescribing went into effect...
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All licenses lapsed February 1st if not renewed...

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Welcome

We at the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board welcome you to view our site and browse through your areas of interest.

 

COVID-19 Announcements:

As of 5/12/20: Governor Ducey issues Executive Order 2020-36:  Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger -- includes requirements for all businesses to develop, establish, and implement policies based on guidance from the CDC, Department of Labor, OSHA, and the Arizona Department of Health Services to limit and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

 

As of 4/1/20:  Governor Ducey issues Executive Order 2020-19:  Telemedicine for Pets and Animals

The requirements and parameters for telehealth services established by the Board may be viewed via the link below.

AZ Veterinary Medical Board Parameters and Requirements for Telemedicine

 

Mission Statement

The Veterinary Board protects the health, safety and welfare of the general public, as well as the welfare of animals, by enforcing the licensing standards prescribed by statute for the licensing and regulation of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary premises and animal crematories.

 

 

News!

Licensure by Universal Recognition 

On August 27, 2019 the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board began to accept applications for licensure by universal recognition. 

The universal recognition policy allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license to qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant must:

-Prove residency in Arizona.

-Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona.

-Be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed or certified.

-Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and/or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed or certified.

-Take and pass the Arizona State exam (veterinary or CVT).

-Pay all applicable fees to the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board

 

 

*EFFECTIVE APRIL 26, 2018: REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING OPIOIDS, REPORTING SUSPECTED ABUSE - PLUS NEW CE REQUIREMENT:  SEE "STATUTES & RULES" TAB.*

 

**PLEASE NOTE: OUR AGENCY OFFICE HAS RELOCATED TO THE CAPITOL MALL AREA AS OF JANUARY 8, 2018.  

Our address is 1740 W. Adams St., Suite 4600, Phoenix, AZ, 85007.  When coming to our building, please first stop at "Window 6" in the main lobby for assistance.

 

“Regulation Rollback” is a strategic step in Governor Ducey’s ongoing work to make Arizona the best state in the nation to open a new business or to expand an existing one.  Input on regulations needed!  Click HERE for more information.   The public is welcome to attend any Board meeting to provide comments related to "Regulation Rollback" as well.  See the "Meetings" tab for meeting information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Licensee Directory

Looking for information about a veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Technician, veterinary premise or animal crematory?  Check our Licensee Directory

 

Upcoming Public Meetings

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We have MOVED to Phoenix!

**PLEASE NOTE: OUR AGENCY OFFICE HAS RELOCATED TO THE CAPITOL MALL AREA AS OF JANUARY 8, 2018.  

Our new address is 1740 W. Adams St., Suite 4600, Phoenix, AZ, 85007.  

 

You may contact us electronically through this link also. 

 

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1740 W Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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