Iowa Admin. Code r. 811-8.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024
Rule 811-8.4 - Registration as veterinary technician by verification

Registration by verification for a veterinary technician is available in accordance with the following:

(1)Eligibility. A person may seek registration by verification if the person is registered or licensed in at least one other jurisdiction and in circumstances set forth by Iowa Code section 272C.12(1).
(2)Board application. The applicant will submit the following:
a. A completed application for registration by verification.
b. Payment of the application fee.
c. A verification form, completed by the licensing/registration authority in the jurisdiction that issued the applicant's license or registration, verifying that the applicant's license or registration in that jurisdiction complies with the requirements of Iowa Code section 272C.12. The completed verification form is sent directly from the licensing/registration authority to the board. This form is available on the board's website.
d. Proof of passing the VTSE.
e. A copy of the relevant disciplinary documents if another jurisdiction has taken disciplinary action against the applicant.

The board can waive these requirements pursuant to Iowa Code section 169.34(1)"e."

(3)Applicants with prior discipline or pending licensing complaints or investigations. If another jurisdiction has taken disciplinary action against an applicant or if the applicant has a complaint, allegation, or investigation relating to unprofessional conduct pending before any regulating entity in another jurisdiction, the board will proceed according to Iowa Code section 272C.12(1)"f."
(4)Limitations. A person who has had a license/registration revoked, or who has voluntarily surrendered a license/registration while under investigation for unprofessional conduct in another jurisdiction, is ineligible for registration by verification.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 811-8.4

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