Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1730 - Veterinary Examiners
Chapter 1730-03 - General Rules Governing Veterinary Medical Technicians
Section 1730-03-.04 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

(a) Complete the application form approved by the Board;

(b) Graduate from a veterinary technology program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association;

(c) Pass the examination as provided in paragraph (1) of Rule 1730-03-.08 within the last ten (10) years; and

(d) Provide proof of good moral character. Proof of good moral character will be determined by the Board and the Board's administrative staff through review of the application documents and background check. The Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board to answer questions or provide additional information regarding the applicant's character.

(a) Complete the application form approved by the Board;

(b) Graduate from a veterinary technology program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association;

(c) Hold an active, valid, and unrestricted license in another state, territory, or Canadian province;

(d) Provide proof of having engaged in active practice as a veterinary technician in another state, territory or Canadian province for one (1) out of the last five (5) years, preceding application. "Active practice", for the purpose of this section is defined as practice in the area of veterinary medicine as defined in T.C.A. § 63-12-103(10) for an average of twenty (20) hours per week in another state or jurisdiction. The Board may consider a waiver upon request;

(e) Provide proof of good moral character. Proof of good moral character will be determined by the Board and the Board's administrative staff through review of the application documents and background check. The Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board to answer questions or provide additional information regarding the applicant's character.