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

 

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE ONLINE RENEWAL SYSTEM IS NOW AVAILABLE!

RENEWAL FEES ARE TEMPORARILY WAIVED.  RENEW NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY! If you renew before the Governor's Executive Order expires, you will never have to pay the renewal fee for this cycle! 

Click HERE to access the online system.

Go to the Renewal page for more information!

 

 

 

COVID-19 Announcements:

 

NEW:  COVID-19 VACCINES FOR VETERINARIANS

Every county will progress through their vaccine phases at a different rate. Veterinarians are considered essential workers in Phase 1B. Veterinarians can check the phase progress of their county of residence here (https://azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-find-vaccine) and at their county public health department website. Some counties have already begun Phase 1B, and pre-registration will be made available at that link. Veterinarians should check that site on a regular basis to see if they are eligible to pre-register for a vaccine appointment. It is the responsibility of the county health department to coordinate their own vaccine distribution, not the state health department. Additionally, some counties may determine priority groups within each Phase since these are large, large groups of people among every category. For example, Maricopa County is planning to split Phase 1B: https://www.maricopa.gov/5651/Phase-1B Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines should be directed to the county health department.

 

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.