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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.

 

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 legislature is still in session.

 

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!  

 

License/Certificate Renewals: 

All licenses and certificates carried an expiration date of 12/31/2022!  If you missed that deadline, your license/certificate has LAPSED! If you are a veterinarian, you should not be providing veterinary services in Arizona until you request a "reinstatement" application. 

Please see the Renewal page for more information.

 

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As of 5/5/21:  Governor Ducey's Executive Order 2020-19:  Telemedicine for Pets and Animals was rescinded.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