Mo. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 2270-3.011
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 1, January 2, 2025
Section 20 CSR 2270-3.011 - Registration RequirementsPURPOSE: This rule defines the requirements for a veterinary technician registration.
(1) To meet the educational requirements to be registered as a veterinary technician, an applicant must have successfully completed a- (A) College level course of study in veterinary technology in a school having a curriculum approved by the board; or(B) Post-high school college level course in the care and treatment of animals which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).(2) In order to be approved by the board the curriculum described in section (1) shall be substantially equal to the curriculum accredited by the AVMA.(3) It shall be the student's responsibility to have the school transmit directly to the board, a copy of the curriculum and a statement substantiating the equivalency to the AVMA accreditation standards. The board shall have the sole discretion of whether or not to approve the curriculum.(4) The board shall notify the applicant by letter concerning the approval of the curriculum. If it is not approved, the letter will identify the reason(s). AUTHORITY: sections 340.210, RSMo Supp. 1993 and 340.300, RSMo Supp. 1992.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-3.011. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. Moved to 20 CSR 2270-3.011, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 340.210, RSMo 1992, amended 1993 and 340.308, RSMo 1992.