Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board

Licensing FAQ

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When does my license expire? I did not get a renewal notice.

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All licenses will expire December 31st of every even numbered year. Renewal notices are mailed in November of every even numbered year. Please be sure the Board office has your correct address on file.

I need to report an address change. May I give it to you over the phone or does it need to be in writing?

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Statutorily, all changes, whether home or employment, are required to be provided in writing within 20 days of the change. Please use the Change of Address/Employment/Name Form, which can be sent by regular mail, faxed, or emailed. As well, for address and employment changes, you may contact us directly through the website (no form required). Simply go to Contact Us to notify the Board of your change(s).

What type of information is covered on the Arizona State Veterinary Exam?

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The Arizona State Veterinary Exam is a written, multiple choice examination, which consists of questions pertaining to the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules as well as diseases and other hazards found in Arizona.

Do you provide study materials for the Veterinary State Examination?

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Yes. We provide you with a copy of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules to assist you in preparing for the jurisprudence portion of the examination. No study materials are provided for the clinical portion.

Can I practice veterinary medicine in Arizona prior to taking the Veterinary State Examination?

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An applicant who meets the criteria for one of the licensing categories and wants to practice veterinary medicine while awaiting the next scheduled Veterinary State Examination may apply for a Temporary Permit.

What is the deadline for submitting a complete application for a Temporary Permit?

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A Temporary Permit request is part of a veterinary license application. While a complete application must be received in the Board office 30 days prior to a scheduled Veterinary State exam, the Temporary Permit documents may be submitted up to one week prior to the Board meeting where your veterinary license application will be reviewed by the Board.

Who gets a license wallet card?

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A license "wallet card" is issued only to newly licensed veterinarians while they are awaiting their official wall license that is signed by the Board members.