Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 875 - VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD
Division 10 - PERMITS AND LICENSES
Section 875-010-0000 - Qualifications for Veterinary Licenses and Permits

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 875-010-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Applicants for Oregon veterinary licenses shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Graduate from a veterinary college or veterinary department of a university or college of good standing and repute as defined in OAR 875-005-0005(9)(a)(b) or, if a graduate of an unaccredited veterinary school, completion of all requirements of the Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education (PAVE); and

(2) Pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) or the National Board Exam (NBE) and Oregon Jurisprudence Exam/Regional Disease Test as required by OAR 875-010-0015(3).

(3) Temporary and active licenses may be issued to applicants who have at least one year experience, as set out in ORS 686.045(3) and 686.065(1)(b).

(4) The Board may conduct background checks on intern, initial and renewing license applicants. Applicants and licensees shall be required to provide any police and court records for any arrests and convictions.

(5) The Board may refuse to issue a license or permit to an applicant for any of the following:

(a) Violations of veterinary practice laws and rules in other states, provinces or countries;

(b) Evidence of previous veterinary incompetence or negligence;

(c) Violations of other laws substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of veterinary medicine;

(d) The sale or use of illegal drugs or substance abuse; or

(e) Making a misrepresentation or omission on application or otherwise to the Board.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.045 & 686.065

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