Iowa Admin. Code r. 811-8.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 811-8.3 - Veterinary technician state examination

The VTSE is given at least once annually at a site or sites to be designated by the board at least 60 days before the date of the examination. The board may provide for additional veterinary technician state examinations as deemed appropriate. In the event the board provides for additional examinations, the site or sites of the examination are designated by the board at least 60 days prior to the date of the examination.

(1) In order for an applicant to sit for the VTSE, the application and fee will need to be received by the board at least 30 days before the date of the examination. The fee for the VTSE may be waived for qualifying military service personnel upon request.

(2) An applicant who fails to earn a passing score on the VTSE is entitled to retake the examination not earlier than 90 days since the applicant last took the examination. The applicant will submit a new application and the application fee in accordance with subrule 8.3(1) to retake the VTSE. An applicant is limited to five total attempts at the VTSE; any additional applications to retake the examination beyond the five allowable attempts may be considered by the board and may be granted at the board's discretion.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 811-8.3

Amended by IAB April 29, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 22, effective 6/3/2015

Amended by IAB March 14, 2018/Volume XL, Number 19, effective 4/18/2018

Amended by IAB August 15, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 4, effective 9/19/2018

Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 7/1/2024