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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

RESCINDED: Executive Order on Telemedicine for Veterinarians...
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License expired 12/31/22? You must reinstate..

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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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New grad? Plan ahead for licensing!

Summer 2023 vet school grads -- it is time to apply!
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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.

 

Governor Hobbs signs telemedicine bill (Senate Bill 1053) -- NOT IN EFFECT YET :

On May 8, 2023, Governor Hobbs signed SB1053, which allows a VCPR to be established by electronic means in many circumstances and if certain requirements are met.  This does not apply to animals used in commercial food production. This bill is NOT in effect; like most legislative bills, it will become effective 90 days after the end of the current legislative session. The effective date will be October 30, 2023.

 

ATTENTION POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS:  New graduates who have not passed the NAVLE are NOT eligible for provisional licenses and may NOT provide services required of a veterinarian!  

 

COVID-19 Announcements:

As of 5/5/21:  Governor Ducey's Executive Order 2020-19:  Telemedicine for Pets and Animals was rescinded.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

 

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.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Office Address

Our address is 1740 W. Adams St., Suite 4600, Phoenix, AZ, 85007.  If coming to our building, please stop at Window 6 in the lobby for assistance. Free public parking is available on Level 1 of the adjacent parking garage. The public entrance to the building is on the NORTH side of the building.

 

You may contact us electronically through this link also. 

 

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Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
1740 W Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Phone: (602) 364-1-PET (1738)
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