§4861-A. Application for veterinary technician license; qualifications and examination
In order to practice as a licensed veterinary technician in this State, a person must apply for a veterinary technician license by submitting a written application, paying the license fee as set under section 4863‑A and taking an examination for a license. In order to take the examination for a license, an applicant must: [PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).]
1. Education completed. Have completed a minimum of 2 years in a college program that is certified according to the standards adopted by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities or an equivalent program, as determined by the board; or
[PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).]
2. Within 6 months of completing education. Be within the final 6 months of professional study in a program of education for veterinary technology approved by the board or accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board.
Upon the request of the state veterinarian to the board for emergency situations as determined by the state veterinarian, a licensed veterinary technician may practice in the State for a period not to exceed 30 days without a state license.
[PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 209, §15 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975
32 §4851. Legislative findings
32 §4854. State Board of Veterinary Medicine
32 §4859-A. Notice and conduct of hearing (REPEALED)
32 §4861. Application for license; qualifications and examination; endorsement
32 §4861-A. Application for veterinary technician license; qualifications and examination
32 §4862. Status of persons currently licensed (REPEALED)
32 §4864. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
32 §4865. Veterinary technicians (REPEALED)
32 §4865-A. Revocation, suspension or discipline (REPEALED)
32 §4866. Duties of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
32 §4871. Duties of the board (REPEALED)
32 §4872. Disposal of abandoned animals
32 §4873. Severability (REPEALED)
32 §4874. Immunity from civil liability
32 §4876. Prescriptions of other veterinarians
32 §4877. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship required; Good Samaritan exception
32 §4878. Requirements regarding prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine or opioid medication