Statutes and Administrative Rules

The last update to statutes pertaining to the Veterinary Board became effective August 3, 2018.  This included changes from House Bill 2261 and primarily modified A.R.S. 32-2215, qualifications for a veterinary license related to veterinary faculty member licenses. 

As well, other changes in 2018 included:  (April 26, 2018) Changes to statutes pertaining to dispensing, prescribing, CE requirements related to the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act of 2018.  See below for further information on these changes.

Please note that this set of Arizona laws (statutes) is commonly referred to as the "Veterinary Practice Act." 

On August 21, 2019, the Board adopted a Substantive Policy Statement #19-01 related to House Bill 2569 (Universal Licensure Recognition) and documents accepted for licensure or certification as proof of Arizona residency.