169.10 License by endorsement.
1. The board may issue a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state without written examination to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
a. Has graduated from an accredited college of veterinary medicine or has received a certificate from the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates at least five years prior to application.
b. Has actively practiced for at least two thousand hours during the five years preceding application.
c. Has not previously failed and not subsequently passed a veterinary licensing examination in this state.
d. Holds a current license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or United States territory or province of Canada.
e. Is not subject to license investigation, suspension, or revocation in any state, United States territory, or province of Canada.
f. Provides other information and proof as the board may require by rule.
2. The board may issue a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state without written or oral examination to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
a. Holds a current certification as a diplomate of a national specialty board or college recognized by the board by rule.
b. Is not subject to license investigation, suspension, or revocation in any state, United States territory, or province of Canada.
c. Provides other information and proof as the board may require by rule.
[S13, §2538-i, -i1; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2794 – 2797; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §169.31 – 169.34; C79, 81, §169.10]
90 Acts, ch 1117, §2
Referred to in §169.8
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 169 - VETERINARY PRACTICE
Section 169.2 - Legislative purpose.
Section 169.4 - License requirement and exceptions.
Section 169.4A - Provision of veterinary services.
Section 169.5 - Board of veterinary medicine.
Section 169.6 - Disclosure of confidential information.
Section 169.7 - Status of persons previously licensed.
Section 169.8 - Qualifications.
Section 169.10 - License by endorsement.
Section 169.11 - Temporary permit.
Section 169.12 - License renewal.
Section 169.13 - Discipline of licensees.
Section 169.14 - Procedure for suspension or revocation.
Section 169.16 - Reinstatement.
Section 169.19 - Enforcement — penalties.