New Mexico Administrative Code

A. Purpose. The temporary permit, good for a period of no more than 60-calendar days, is intended for experienced, licensed veterinarians who wish to practice in New Mexico for a brief period. The temporary permit is not granted to a new graduate or experienced veterinarian who h…

A. The board sets the state licensing examination for veterinarians on a regularly scheduled basis twice annually at a reduced fee. Applicants who wish to obtain their licenses sooner than the board set examination dates can take the examination at the higher fee of $625. The exa…

The board accepts, as sufficient to meet state requirements, the minimum passing grade for the national examination for veterinarians. This applies whether the applicant has taken the national board examination (NBE) or the North American veterinary licensing examination (NAVLE).…

A. A veterinarian's license expires and is due for renewal each year on the last day of his birth month. B. A license is lapsed if the license renewal is not postal postmarked on or before the expiration date. Practicing veterinary medicine with a lapsed license is the same as pr…

The board has no additional policies beyond what is stated in Section 61-14-12 NMSA 1978.

The list of all fees relating to examination, licensure and permit fees is as follows and is posted at the board's web site www.bvm.nm.gov. A. State jurisprudence examination. (1) bi-annual board set dates, January and May - $375 (2) applicant selected date - $625 and (3) licensu…

Applies to all veterinarians licensed to practice in the state of New Mexico and individuals applying for a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico.

Throughout his period of licensure, every licensee must notify the board in writing within 30 days of a change of address. Notice of change of address-DVM, RVT form is available at the board's web site www.nmbvm.org.

Section 61-14-4; Section 61-14-5; Section 61-14-8; Section 61-14-9; Section 61-14-10; Section 61-14-12; Section 61-14-13; Section 61-14-14 and Section 61-14-15 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 14. 2025, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To set out the requirements for obtaining a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico as defined in Subsection B of Section 61-14-2 NMSA 1978.

A license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico is granted only to an applicant who fulfills all of the requirements specified in this part. The mere filing of an application shall not entitle the applicant to a license to practice veterinary medicine. Each a…

A. With only those exemptions specified in Section 61-14-14 NMSA 1978, a graduate veterinarian must be licensed by the board to lawfully practice veterinary medicine in New Mexico as defined in Subsection B of Section 61-14-2 NMSA 1978. B. Only veterinarians licensed by the state…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine

Applies to all persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico.

NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-13 and Section 61-14-19.

Permanent.

01-17-2014 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To govern the professional conduct of any person licensed or permitted by the board to engage in the veterinary profession in the state of New Mexico. Violations of any of these rules are grounds for action against a licensee.

[RESERVED]

All professionals licensed by the board of veterinary medicine are subject to the Veterinary Practice Act and rules promulgated by the board. A. Violations of the Veterinary Practice Act or rules promulgated by the board are subject to the complaint process as governed by the Uni…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine

A. The board may grant an extension of time to complete the annual CE requirement for a given licensing year upon licensee's written request. (1) A licensee who is granted a CE extension must obtain the CE hours lacking within six months following the licensee's birth month to av…

Applies to all veterinarians licensed to practice in the [State] state of New Mexico.

NMSA 1978, Sections 61-14-5(F) and (I) and 61-14-12.

Permanent.

01-17-2014 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish requirements for continuing education (CE) necessary for veterinary license annual renewal.

[RESERVED]

A. Each veterinarian licensed to practice in New Mexico must obtain, each year of licensure, a total of 15 instructional hours derived from seminars, short courses, or scientific programs approved by the registry of approved CE (RACE), AVMA, or by the board; or sponsored by a vet…

A licensee in doubt about whether a particular course, class, or seminar will be approved for credit may submit to the board, in writing, a course description with course outline and the number of contact hours. The approval request form is available at the board's web site or by…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

All veterinarians licensed to practice in the state of New Mexico and all graduates of non-AVMA accredited schools who are applying for a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico.

NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-5.

Permanent.

01-17-2014 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To outline requirements in addition to 16.25.2 NMAC for the graduate of a veterinary school not accredited by the American veterinary medical association (AVMA).

[RESERVED]

A. To obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico, a graduate of a non-AVMA accredited veterinary school must complete certification by the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) program administered by the American veterin…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

A list of all fees relating to renewal of a registered veterinary technician license is listed at Subsection D of 16.25.6.10 NMAC and at the board's web site www.nmbvm.org. A. A veterinary technician's license expires and is due for renewal each year on the last day of December. …

Throughout his period of licensure, every board licensee must notify the board in writing within 30 days of any change of address. A change of address form is available at the board's web site. All correspondence will be addressed to the executive director of the New Mexico board…

A. A registered veterinary technician's professional activities must be under the supervision and direction of a licensed or license-exempt veterinarian. (1) Direct supervision: Treatment of animals at the direction, order or prescription of a licensed veterinarian who is availab…

These rules apply to all registered veterinary technicians licensed in the state of New Mexico.

NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-5, Section 61-14-6, Section 61-14-7, Section 61-14-12, and Section 61-14-16.

Permanent.

01-17-2014 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish requirements for registered veterinary technicians.