§ 33-30-207 — Examinations generally

(a) The board shall hold at least one (1) examination of
applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine during
each year and may hold such additional examinations as are
necessary.
(b) The preparation, administration, and grading of
examinations shall be governed by rules prescribed by the board.
Examinations shall be designed to test the examinee's knowledge
of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques commonly
taught in colleges of veterinary medicine. To pass the
examination, the examinee must demonstrate scientific and
practical knowledge of the highest competency to prove himself
qualified to practice veterinary medicine in the judgment of the
board. All examinees shall be tested by a written examination,
supplemented by such oral interviews and practical
demonstrations as the board may deem necessary. The board may
adopt and use the examination prepared by the national board of
veterinary examiners.
(c) After each examination the board shall notify each
examinee of the result of his examination, and the board shall
issue licenses to the persons successfully completing the
examination. The board shall record the new licenses and issue
certificates of registration to the new licensees. Any person
failing an examination shall be admitted to any subsequent
examination on payment of the application fee.
(d) Each licensee shall be entitled to exercise all the
rights and privileges of a doctor of veterinary medicine;
provided, however, any person practicing veterinary medicine
shall be governed by the laws of this state and the rules
adopted by the board.