Arizona Administrative Code

The veterinary medical premise license shall be maintained in the premise for which it is issued. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-104 Adopted effective April 26, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R3-11-04 amended and renumbered as Section R3-11-104 effective February 24, 1988 (Su…

A. Veterinarian fees are as follows: 1. Regular license application and state examination - $400.00 2. Specialty or endorsement application and state examination - $750.00 3. License issued in odd-numbered year - $200.00 4. License issued in even-numbered year - $100.00 5. Licens…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-106

A.Within 20 days after the issuance of a license or certificate, a licensee or certificate holder shall provide written notice to the Board of all residence and veterinary practice addresses. B.A licensee or certificate holder shall provide written notice to the Board within 20 d…

A. In addition to the definitions in R3-11-101, the following definitions apply to this Chapter unless otherwise specified: 1. "Administrative completeness review" means the Board's process for determining that an individual has provided all of the information and documents requi…

The Board shall notify the public about the existence of the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide by providing the ombudsman-citizens' aide's name, address, and telephone number on the Board's web site. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-109 New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 …

A.An applicant for a veterinary medical license shall submit an application packet to the Board that contains: 1. A notarized application form signed by the applicant that contains the information set forth in A.R.S. § 32-2213; 2. The documents required under R3-11-203; and 3. Th…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-202 Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-21 amended and renumbered as Section R3-11-202 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Amended effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Section repealed by final rulemaking at…

A.An applicant who is a veterinary student at the time of application shall submit with the application packet required under R3-11-201(A) a letter from the office of the dean of the veterinary college stating that the applicant is expected to graduate within 45 days following th…

A.According to A.R.S. § 32-2218, a license issued under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 21 expires on December 31 of every even-numbered year unless renewed. B.A licensee shall meet the continuing education requirements of Article 4 of this Chapter as a condition of renewal of a license…

A.An applicant for a temporary permit shall: 1. Submit to the Board the application form required under R3-11-201(A)(1) and the documents required under R3-11-203; 2. Submit to the Board both the application and examination fee and temporary permit fee, payable by certified check…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-302 Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-31 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-302 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Amended effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3).Adopted effective December 11, 1998 (…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-303 Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-32 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-303 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1).Adopted effective December 11, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.…

A.The Board shall extend a temporary permit as allowed by A.R.S. § 32-2216(B), only if the temporary permittee submits to the Board evidence of good and sufficient reason for failing to take the scheduled state examination and evidence that the temporary permittee is scheduled to…

For purposes of A.R.S. § 32-2216(B), the Board shall consider the following in determining whether "good and sufficient reason" exists for failure to take a state examination: 1. Illness or disability, 2. Military service, or 3. Any other circumstance demonstrated by the temporar…

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), during the two-year period preceding license expiration, a licensee shall complete 20 credit hours of Board-approved continuing education, subject to the following: 1. A maximum of two credit hours in practice management; 2. One credit hou…

A.The following continuing education is approved by the Board: 1. For a veterinarian: a. Continuing education taught in or under the authority of a veterinary college; b. Continuing education sponsored by the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veterin…

A licensee or certificate holder shall submit a written document of continuing education with a renewal application that includes: 1. The name of the licensee or certificate holder; 2. The title of each continuing education ; 3. The date of completion of each continuing education…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-404 Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-43 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-404 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 …

A.A licensee or certificate holder seeking a waiver from the continuing education requirements in this Article shall submit a written request to the Board by December 10th before the license or certificate expires that contains the licensee's or certificate holder's name and an e…

Under A.R.S. § 32-2232(12), a veterinarian practicing under a license or permit shall practice according to the following standards of professional ethics, which are based on the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the American Veterinary Medical Association.. The breach o…

A.Before providing a veterinary medical service or housing an animal, a Responsible Veterinarian shall ensure that the animal owner is provided a written notice that states whether personnel will be present on the veterinary medical premises for 24-hour observation of the animal.…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-503 Adopted effective April 26, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R3-11-52 renumbered as Section R3-11-503 and subsections (B) and (D) amended effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effectiv…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-601 Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-60 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-601 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed; new Section adopted effective December 11, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Repe…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-602 Adopted effective March 23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former Section R3-11-61 renumbered without change as Section R3-11-602 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Repealed effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3).

The Board may appoint a committee of Arizona licensed veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to assist the Board to prepare and administer examinations of applicants for veterinary technician certificates. An examination recommended by the examination committee is sub…

A.The Board shall hold a veterinary technician examination at least once a year. A minimum of 20 days before the examination, the Board shall send an applicant a written notice of the date, time, and place of the examination. B.An applicant shall pass a national veterinary techni…

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a certified veterinary technician may perform the tasks delegated by a licensed veterinarian while under the direction, supervision, and control of the licensed veterinarian. B. A certified veterinary technician shall not: 1. Perform surge…

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicant for a veterinary technician certificate shall submit, at least 65 days before an examination date, an application packet to the Board that contains: 1. A notarized application form, signed by the applicant, containing: a. The …

A.No later than February 1 of every odd-numbered year, a certificate holder shall submit: 1. A signed and dated renewal application form, which is provided to the certificate holder by the Board, containing the following information: a. The certificate holder's name, residence ad…

A Responsible Veterinarian shall ensure that: 1. The physical plant of a veterinary medical premises conforms to state and local building and fire codes and local zoning requirements; 2. A veterinary medical premise's identification is visible to the public from the outside of it…

A Responsible Veterinarian shall ensure that equipment and supplies are available on the veterinary medical premises of an adequate number and type to provide the veterinary medical services that are offered at the veterinary medical premises. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-702 …

A Responsible Veterinarian shall ensure that: 1. All exits, corridors, and passageways inside and outside the veterinary medical premises are unobstructed at all times; 2. Combustible material such as paper, boxes, and rags are not allowed to accumulate inside or outside the vete…

In addition to complying with the requirements in this Article, if surgery is performed on a veterinary medical premises, a responsible veterinarian shall ensure that the following is provided on the veterinary medical premises: 1. Caps, masks, and sterile gloves and gowns; 2. St…

A.Except for R3-11-701(1), R3-11-701(2), R3-11-701(5), and R3-11-701(6) the application process and standards contained in this Article apply to mobile clinics. B.A Responsible Veterinarian shall ensure that a mobile clinic has: 1. An electrical power source; 2. Storage space for…

A Responsible Veterinarian shall: 1. Ensure that controlled substances and prescription-only drugs are maintained accessible only to authorized personnel, 2. Meet manufacturer's label requirements for the storage and handling of biologics and veterinary supplies and medications r…

An applicant for a veterinary medical premises license shall: 1. Submit the following to the Board:a. A notarized application form, signed by the Responsible Veterinarian, that contains the information set forth in A.R.S. § 32-2272; and b. The fee required in R3-11-105, payable b…

A.A dispensing veterinarian shall notify an animal owner that some prescription-only drugs and controlled substances may be available at a pharmacy by: 1. Stating the availability at or before the time of dispensing; 2. Posting a written statement that is visible to the animal ow…

A veterinarian shall dispense a prescription-only drug or a controlled substance in a container bearing a legible label that sets forth all of the information required under A.R.S. § 32-2281(A)(1). Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-802 Adopted effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3)…

A. A veterinarian shall dispense four ounces or less of a prescription-only drug in a childproof container unless the animal owner waives this requirement. B. A veterinarian shall dispense a controlled substance in a child-proof container. C. A veterinarian may dispense more than…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-804

A. A dispensing veterinarian shall store controlled substances under lock and key except for controlled substances that are authorized by a responsible veterinarian to be administered by personnel. B. A dispensing veterinarian shall store prescription-only drugs in an area to whi…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-806

A. When dispensing a controlled substance: 1. A dispensing veterinarian or personnel who are not veterinarians but who are authorized by a veterinarian may: a. Select the controlled substance, b. Count the quantity of the controlled substance, and c. Place the controlled substanc…

A.A person may notify the Board of an alleged violation of A.R.S. §§ 32-2201 through 32-2296 and this Chapter. The Board also may initiate a complaint on its own motion. B.The Board shall send a written notice to the licensee or certificate holder who is the subject of a complain…

A.The Board shall conduct an informal interview under A.R.S. § 32-2234, 32-2249, 32-2274, or 32-2294 as follows: 1. The Board shall send a written notice of the informal interview to the licensee or certificate holder by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requeste…

A.If a formal hearing under A.R.S. § 32-2234, 32-2249, 32-2274, or 32-2294 is to be held before an administrative law judge, the requirements in A.R.S. § 41-1092 through 41-1092.11 apply. B.If a formal hearing under A.R.S. § 32-2234, 32-2249, 32-2274, or 32-2294 is to be held dir…