Licensed Veterinary Technician: Application, Qualifications, and Issuance

Sec. 801.265. LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN: APPLICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ISSUANCE. (a) The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to a person who is qualified under this section. A person is qualified to be licensed as a licensed veterinary technician if the person: (1) passes a jurisprudence examination conducted by the board in accordance with Section 801.264; (2) is at least 18 years old; (3) has graduated from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (4) has passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination; and (5) is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule. (b) An applicant for a veterinary technician license must submit to the board: (1) an application on the form prescribed by the board; (2) information to enable the board to conduct a criminal background check if required by the board; and (3) any other information required by the board. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.