Title 73, Professions and Vocations

(1) No person may practice veterinary medicine in the state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the board unless otherwise exempt under this chapter. (2) No person may practice veterinary medicine in the state except within the c…

(a) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit:(a) Any employee of the federal, state or local government performing his official duties.(b) Any student in an accredited college of veterinary medicine or an accredited program in veterinary technology performing duties or act…

(1) The practice of veterinary technology is a privilege granted by legislative authority to maintain public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from being misled by unauthorized individuals. (2) An individual who has graduated from a veterinary technology or tec…

Any person who holds a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in this state on July 1, 2005, shall be recognized as a licensed veterinarian and shall be entitled to retain this status so long as he complies with this chapter.

(1) To obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine, a person shall file a written application and application fee with the board. The application shall show that the applicant is a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine or has the educational equivalence as…

(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 techniqu…

The issuance of a license to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2, as applicable. An applicant seeking licensure in this state who is licensed to practice v…

(1) Faculty members employed at the College of Veterinary Medicine who are eligible for licensure shall obtain a Mississippi veterinary license. Faculty members not eligible for a Mississippi license may qualify for a Mississippi faculty license under one (1) of the following cri…

(1) All licenses shall expire August 1 of each year but may be renewed by registration with the board and payment of the license renewal fee. At least thirty (30) days in advance, the board shall mail an expiration notice to each licensed veterinarian and include a form for renew…

(1) Upon a written complaint sworn to by any person, the board, in its sole discretion, may revoke, suspend or limit for a certain time a license or certification, impose an administrative fine to be determined by the board, or otherwise discipline any licensed veterinarian or ce…

(1) The board shall establish a program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired veterinarians. (2) The program of care, counseling or treatment shall include a written schedule of organized treatment, care, counseling, activities or education satisfactory to the board desig…

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board may appeal to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, in accordance with the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court Practice governing appeals from administrative agencies. The appeal shall …

(1) No licensed veterinarian shall disclose any information concerning the licensed veterinarian’s care of a patient except on written authorization or by waiver by the licensed veterinarian’s client or by court order, by subpoena, or as otherwise provided in this section. (2) Co…

Any member of the board, any witness testifying in a proceeding or hearing authorized under this chapter, any person who lodges a complaint pursuant to this chapter and any person reporting an impaired veterinarian shall be immune from liability in any civil or criminal action br…

Any veterinarian licensed in this state who reports, in good faith and in the normal course of business, a suspected incident of animal cruelty to the proper authorities shall be immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought against the veterinarian for reporting …

(1) Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding or other care which is unclaimed by the client for more than ten (10) days after written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, or United States priority mail, confirmation of rec…

(1) Any person who practices veterinary medicine without a valid license issued by the board or using the title Certified Veterinary Technician or Certified Veterinary Technologist is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined an amount to be determined by the b…

Any person whose license is suspended, revoked or limited may be reinstated at any time, with or without an examination, by approval of the board after written application is made to the board showing cause justifying relicensing or reinstatement.