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:

 

1.  For everyone's safety, please do not bring any documents/applications to our office!  Please send them by mail, email to [email protected], or fax to 602-364-1039 if possible.  For documents pertaining to complaints/investigations, please email to [email protected]

 

2.  Veterinarians/CVTs/Veterinary Hospital staff: 

      *For guidance on many related topics, refer to the AVMA website COVID-19 webpage.

      * On March 19th, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order 2020-10 that prohibits all non-essential or elective surgeries, including dental  surgeries, that utilize personal protection equipment.  See this LINK to read the entire Order.

      * We are working to clarify options for telemedicine and hope to have more information this week.

      * Per Executive Order 2020-12, veterinary care and all heath care services provided to animals are considered Essential Services.

       *Important information from DEA. See this LINK.

       *We understand that CE conferences have been cancelled. At all times, all CE can be completed online via an interactive course that is "board-approved" (i.e. RACE-approved, offered by a veterinary college (for vets), offered by a veterinary technician program (for CVTs), sponsored by AZVMA, SAVMA, AAHA, AAVSB, or specifically approved by the Arizona Veterinary Board (see list on the Continuing Education link). At this time, the Board has not made any other decision regarding changing/postponing CE requirements toward license/certificate renewal.

      *The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster assistance. 

 

3.  Veterinary License/CVT Applicants:

      *VETERINARY LICENSE AND CVT APPLICANTS:  All in-person exams have been cancelled indefinitely! The required examination will be done via a "take home" exam that will be provided to applicants with complete applications.  See more details on the Licensing page.

      *MARCH/APRIL VTNE-EXAM TAKERS:  CHECK AAVSB.ORG FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PSI TESTING CENTER CLOSURES AND RESCHEDULING INFORMATION!

 

4. Animal Crematory Operators: 

    * Per Executive Order 2020-12, cremation and related services are considered Essential Services.

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:  NEW 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 new 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.