Veterinarians — Examinations

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-302 — under Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-302

(a) (1) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health, at such times as it may designate, shall conduct an examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas.(2) All examinations shall be:(A) In writing, supplemented by oral interviews and practical examinations as the Arkansas Board of Animal Health may deem necessary; and(B) So conducted as to ensure absolute impartiality in grading.

(1) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health, at such times as it may designate, shall conduct an examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas.

(2) All examinations shall be:(A) In writing, supplemented by oral interviews and practical examinations as the Arkansas Board of Animal Health may deem necessary; and(B) So conducted as to ensure absolute impartiality in grading.

(A) In writing, supplemented by oral interviews and practical examinations as the Arkansas Board of Animal Health may deem necessary; and

(B) So conducted as to ensure absolute impartiality in grading.

(b) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health hereby adopts the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, as a basis for licensure in the State of Arkansas, along with a written examination conducted by the Department of Agriculture.

(c) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health requires that all applicants for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas shall pass the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, in addition to any and all state examinations, written examinations, oral interviews, and practical demonstrations as the Arkansas Board of Animal Health may request or require.

(d) All applicants are required to complete a written examination conducted by the Department of Agriculture composed of, but not limited to:(1) The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act, § 17-101-101 et seq.;(2) State and federal statutes relating to prescription and controlled drugs;(3) Ethics of veterinary medicine; and(4) Rules and regulations of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and rabies control.

(1) The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act, § 17-101-101 et seq.;

(2) State and federal statutes relating to prescription and controlled drugs;

(3) Ethics of veterinary medicine; and

(4) Rules and regulations of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and rabies control.

(e) (1) Poultry specialty applicants shall sit for a written examination conducted by the Department of Agriculture on poultry veterinary medicine.(2) A license will be issued to poultry specialty applicants with a seventy percent (70%) or better score on the Department of Agriculture examination and a passing score on the National Board Examination, the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its equivalent.

(1) Poultry specialty applicants shall sit for a written examination conducted by the Department of Agriculture on poultry veterinary medicine.

(2) A license will be issued to poultry specialty applicants with a seventy percent (70%) or better score on the Department of Agriculture examination and a passing score on the National Board Examination, the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its equivalent.