(1) (1) The preparation, administration, grading and criterion for passing examinations shall be governed by an agency approved by the board. Examinations for veterinary credentials shall be designed to test the examinee’s knowledge of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine commonly taught in an accredited college of veterinary medicine. The passing score shall be determined by the testing entity. The board may adopt and use the results of a nationally recognized testing entity such as the International Council for Veterinary Assessment or American Association of Veterinary State Boards.(2) Any person, not licensed to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology under the laws of Mississippi, shall be required to take the state board examination. This examination shall be designed to test the applicant’s knowledge of the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act and Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics as set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The application fee and time and location of the examination shall be determined by the board.(3) After examination, each examinee shall be notified of the result of the examination, and the board shall issue a license signed by members of the board. Any person who fails an examination may be admitted to any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee.
(1) The preparation, administration, grading and criterion for passing examinations shall be governed by an agency approved by the board. Examinations for veterinary credentials shall be designed to test the examinee’s knowledge of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine commonly taught in an accredited college of veterinary medicine. The passing score shall be determined by the testing entity. The board may adopt and use the results of a nationally recognized testing entity such as the International Council for Veterinary Assessment or American Association of Veterinary State Boards.
(2) Any person, not licensed to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology under the laws of Mississippi, shall be required to take the state board examination. This examination shall be designed to test the applicant’s knowledge of the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act and Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics as set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The application fee and time and location of the examination shall be determined by the board.
(3) After examination, each examinee shall be notified of the result of the examination, and the board shall issue a license signed by members of the board. Any person who fails an examination may be admitted to any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee.