Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXXXV - Veterinarians
Chapter 3 - Licensure Procedures
Section LXXXV-307 - Expedited License/Military Qualifications

A. Pursuant to, and in compliance with, Act 276 of the 2012 Regular Legislative Session (R.S. 37:3650), a qualified military-trained applicant licensed as a veterinarian in another state, or having been awarded a military occupational specialty which is equivalent to or exceeds the requirements for licensure, or a military spouse licensed as a veterinarian in another state, both of whom having also actively practiced such discipline for the 90 day period immediately prior to submission of the application to the board, may be issued an expedited license to practice veterinary medicine pending good faith completion of all requirements for licensure in Louisiana set forth in the board's rules.

B. Repealed.

C. In order for the expedited license to remain in effect, the applicant must successfully pass the next available national examination after initial application, or qualify for waiver granted by the board for the national examination pursuant to established rule.

D. In order for the expedited license to remain in effect, the applicant must successfully pass the next available state board examination after initial application. The successful passage of the state board examination is required of all applicants for licensure.

E. The board shall expedite the processing of the license to an individual who timely and properly submits information necessary to comply with the application protocol, the board's rules, and the law.