(a) The Veterinary Medical Examining Board, at its discretion, may issue a license without written examination to any qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory evidence that he or she is a veterinarian and has:
(1) For the five (5) years before filing his or her application, been a practicing veterinarian and licensed in a state, territory, or district of the United States having license requirements at the time the applicant was first licensed which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;
(2) Qualified as a diplomate of a specialty board approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(3) Been awarded a postgraduate degree in veterinary medicine; or
(4) Been recognized as an expert in the veterinary profession.
(b) At its discretion, the board may examine, orally or practically, any person applying for a license under this section, provided that the applicant has had no disciplinary proceedings pending or completed in another jurisdiction.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions
Chapter 101 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians
§ 17-101-301. Veterinarians — Application — Qualifications
§ 17-101-302. Veterinarians — Examinations
§ 17-101-303. License without examination or license by endorsement
§ 17-101-304. Veterinarians — Temporary permit
§ 17-101-305. Veterinarians — Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
§ 17-101-307. License required — Exemptions
§ 17-101-308. Veterinary technicians — Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate
§ 17-101-309. License, certificate, and registration renewal — Reinstatement
§ 17-101-310. Continuing education required — Exemptions
§ 17-101-311. Civil penalty — Appeals and disposition of funds
§ 17-101-312. Unlawful practice — Penalties — Injunctions
§ 17-101-313. Abandoned animals
§ 17-101-314. Practicing without a license — Board penalties
§ 17-101-315. Equine teeth floating
§ 17-101-316. Livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination