NAC638.0527. Additional requirements for licensure.

     1. In addition to the requirements of NRS 638.122, an applicant for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must submit to the Executive Director of the Board proof that he or she has passed:

     (a) The Veterinary Technician National Examination; or

     (b) Any other examination approved for this purpose by the Board pursuant to NRS 638.123.

     2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, an applicant for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must submit to the Board satisfactory proof that the applicant has:

     (a) Received a degree as a veterinary technician from a college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or the appropriate state agency in the state where the college is located;

     (b) Received a bachelor of science degree in an area related to an animal science or in another area approved by the Board; or

     (c) Completed an accelerated program for veterinary technicians approved by the Board.

     3. Each applicant who received a bachelor of science degree in an area related to an animal science described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 or completed an accelerated program described in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 must submit, on a form provided by the Board, proof of completion of at least 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in a veterinary facility that is verified by an actively practicing veterinarian. Not less than 2,001 hours of that supervised clinical experience must have been earned within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the applicant submitted his or her application.

     4. Each application for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must include:

     (a) One letter of recommendation from a person associated with the practice of veterinary medicine; and

     (b) A letter of good standing from the licensing agency of each state in which the applicant is licensed or has been licensed, if any. Each such letter must, if applicable, include detailed information concerning any disciplinary action which has been taken against the applicant or which is pending in that state.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs by R130-04, eff. 1-26-2005; A by R072-09, 4-20-2010)