Welcome

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

*Please note our office will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday*

 

Changes in the Arizona Veterinary Practice Act effective September 24, 2022:

HB2626 created two new sections in the Arizona Veterinary Practice Act (statutes):

1. Section A.R.S. 32-2239.02: Duty of veterinarian to scan for presence of microchip; owner notification

2. Section A.R.S. 32-2297: Duty of animal crematory licensee to scan for prescence of microchip; exception

Also, HB2612 impacted most licensing boards and removed the requirement for veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technician applicants to be "of good moral character." This means that Moral Character Reference forms are no longer required with veterinary license and CVT certificate applications as of September 24, 2022.

For the full text of the revised Arizona Veterinary Practice Act (statutes), please see the Statutes and Rules page.

 

COVID-19 Announcements:

As of 5/5/21:  Governor Ducey issues Executive Order 2020-19:  Telemedicine for Pets and Animals was rescinded.  

 

 

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!

VETERINARIANS:  Please help with research study on SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen North) are conducting a brief survey aimed at understanding the knowledge and practices of Arizona's veterinary community regarding SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals. This survey will take approximately 15 minutes and asks questions about suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection in companion animals and related actions.  If you are a veterinarian and would be willing to participate, please use this link to the survey:  https://forms.gle/ZXGZ4fuzbP5xWnps7

 

 

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.*

 

“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.