(1) The board may issue a certificate to
practice as a veterinary technician to an applicant who does all of the
following:
(a) Submits an application form
provided by the board which includes the applicant's notarized signature.
Note: Applications are available upon request to
the board office located at 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI
53708-8911 or at the website at www.datcp.wi.gov.
(b) Meets the age and training requirements
of s.
89.06(3),
Stats.
(c) Pays one of the
following nonrefundable fees as applicable:
1. $115 for an applicant who has never been
credentialed in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction.
2. $185 for an applicant who has previously
been credentialed in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction.
(d) Has successfully completed both the VTNE
and an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of
veterinary technology, the results of which shall be submitted directly to the
board by the department's office of examinations or the interstate reporting
services.
(e) Provides verification
of licensure records and status which has been provided directly to the board
by the jurisdictions or the American Association of Veterinary State Boards for
every state or country in which the applicant has ever held a license or
certificate to practice veterinary technology.
Note: The board accepts the classification of
"veterinary nurse" in other jurisdictions as equivalent to "veterinary
technician."
(f) Does not
have a conviction record or pending criminal charge relating to an offense the
circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of veterinary
technology. An applicant who has a conviction record or pending criminal charge
shall request appropriate authorities to provide information about the record
or charge directly to the board in sufficient specificity to enable the board
to make a determination.
(g)
Provides all supporting documents in English.
(2) The board shall review its records to
determine eligibility of the applicant. Within 30 business days of determining
an applicant is eligible for certification, the board shall issue a certificate
to the applicant.
(3) The board
shall inquire as to whether the applicant is competent to practice as a
veterinary technician in this state and shall impose any reasonable conditions
on instatement of the certificate, including reexamination, as the board deems
appropriate, if any of the following apply:
(a) The applicant has not previously been
certified in any jurisdiction and passed the VTNE more than 5 years
ago.
(b) The applicant was
previously certified in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction and has not been
certified in any jurisdiction for more than 5 years.
(c) The applicant has prior related
discipline or litigation in another jurisdiction.
(d) The applicant has pending related
discipline or litigation in any jurisdiction.
