New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 25 - VETERINARY MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS
Part 2 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSURE - VETERINARIANS
Section 16.25.2.8 - GENERAL ELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSURE

A. has reached the age of majority as recognized by the state of New Mexico;

B. is a person of good moral character, physically and mentally fit to practice veterinary medicine;

C. is in good standing in any other state(s) in which he is, or has been, licensed to practice veterinary medicine. If the applicant has had disciplinary proceedings instituted against him which have resulted in suspension or revocation of a license on any grounds other than nonpayment of a licensee fee, or he has voluntarily surrendered a license to practice veterinary medicine, the board will review the prior action(s) on a case by case basis prior to licensure;

D. is professionally qualified for a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico by taking and passing the written examinations as defined in these rules, except as provided in NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-10;

E. is a graduate veterinarian as defined by NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-2(C);

F. has not had a United States drug enforcement administration (DEA) license, a state level controlled substances registration, or federal accreditation privileges through the United States department of agriculture (USDA) animal and plant health inspection service (APHIS) restricted or revoked, or surrendered such license or privilege while under investigation or in connection with any disciplinary action or pending disciplinary action. If applicant has had any of these actions taken against him, the board will review such actions on a case by case basis prior to licensure; and

G. understands with regard to any of the above provisions, the final authority to grant a license rests with the board. Determinations will be made on a case by case basis.