§ 25-38.1-3-4 — Examinations

Indiana § 25-38.1-3-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 38.1: VETERINARIANS
• Ch. 3: Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special

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(a) The board shall hold at least one (1)
examination for licensing veterinarians and one (1) examination for
registering veterinary technicians each year. However, the board may
hold additional examinations. The board shall give notice of the date,
time, and place for each examination at least ninety (90) days before
the date set for the examination. A person desiring to take an
examination must make application not later than the time the board
prescribes under IC 25-38.1-2-12.
(b) The board must approve the preparation, administration, and
grading of examinations that comply with the following requirements:
(1) Examinations for licensure to practice as a veterinarian must
be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of and proficiency
in the subjects and techniques commonly taught in veterinary
schools. To pass the examination, the examinee must demonstrate
scientific and practical knowledge sufficient to prove to the board
that the examinee is competent to practice veterinary medicine.
The board may adopt and use examinations approved by the
National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for licensure to
practice veterinary medicine.
(2) Examinations for registration as a registered veterinary
technician must be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of
and proficiency in the subjects and techniques commonly taught
in schools for veterinary technicians. To pass the examination, the
examinee must demonstrate scientific and practical knowledge
sufficient to prove to the board that the examinee is competent to
act as a registered veterinary technician. The board may adopt and
use examinations approved by the American Association of
Veterinary State Boards for registration as a veterinary technician.
(c) To qualify for a license as a veterinarian or to be registered as a
veterinary technician, the applicant must attain a passing score in the
examinations.
(d) After the examinations, the board shall notify each examinee of
the result of the examinee's examinations. The board shall issue a
license or registration certificate, as appropriate, to each individual who
successfully completes the examinations and is otherwise qualified.
The board shall keep a permanent record of the issuance of each
license or registration certificate.
(e) An individual who fails to pass the required examinations may
apply to take a subsequent examination. Payment of the examination
fee may not be waived.
(f) If an applicant fails to pass the required examination within three
(3) attempts in Indiana or any other state, the applicant may not retake
the required examination. The applicant may take subsequent
examinations upon approval by the board and completion of remedial
education as required by the board.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a)
formerly 15-5-1.1-12(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-1.1-12(b);
subsection (c) formerly 15-5-1.1-12(c); subsection (d) formerly
15-5-1.1-12(d); subsection (e) formerly 15-5-1.1-12(e); subsection
(f) formerly 15-5-1.1-12(f).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.29; P.L.48-2022, SEC.28.