BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE:
APPLICANTS MUST SIGN A NOTARIZED STATEMENT ON THE BACK OF THE APPLICATION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND WILL ABIDE BY THE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS. THIS MEANS THAT LICENSES CAN BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT BY THE BOARD OFFICE OF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FEES, PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT IS QUALIFIED FOR LICENSURE.
Instructions to the Veterinary Technician Licensure Applicant The booklet, Statutes and Regulations, is provided for your study. It contains the laws and regulations which govern the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in Virginia, including the Drug Control Act. Retain the booklet for your reference. To be considered for licensure, you must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school of veterinary technology with a degree in veterinary technology. All applicants for licensure as a veterinary technician must provide the following to the Board office at the address on the next page:
A completed, properly executed application. In addition to providing the requested information, the applicant must sign before a notary the statement attesting to his reading, understanding and willingness to comply with the statutes and regulations governing veterinary medicine in Virginia. Payment of the licensure fee which must accompany the application. The fee for licensure is $30 for an active license and $15 for an inactive license. (An active license is required in order to practice in Virginia.) Transcript certifying graduation with an associate degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school. The transcript must denote the date your degree was conferred. NOTE: The transcript may be received directly from the school or will be accepted in a sealed envelope from you provided the seal from the school has not been broken. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of official transcripts.
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A report from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards of a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Examination. A form is included to have the score transferred to Virginia. If you have any questions regarding this form please call the AAVSB at (877) 698-8482. DO NOT SEND THESE FORMS TO THE STATE BOARD. THEY SHOULD BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS ON THE FORM. (If you sat for the VTNE in Virginia, you will not have to have the score transferred but be sure to indicate this in the space provided on the front of the application.) Certification of licensure from each state board from which the applicant currently holds or has ever held a license to practice as a veterinary technician. This should be sent directly by the state board or again, may be sent by the applicant given it is in an envelope sealed by the state board, and the seal is unbroken.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE FEE OR WHICH CONTAIN INCOMPLETE INFORMATION WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.
PLEASE FORWARD YOUR APPLICATION AND FEE TO: VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PERIMETER CENTER 9960 MAYLAND DRIVE, SUITE 300 RICHMOND, VA 23233
For questions regarding licensure, please call 804/367-4479 or email vetbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Revised 8/29/2007
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