N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.6.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.25.6.9 - EXAMINATIONS

A. Examinations shall be held as specified by the board of veterinary medicine.

(1) Applicants must pass the American association of state veterinary boards (AAVSB) veterinary technician national examination (VTNE) administered by the professional examination service (PES) with the passing grade established by PES.

(2) Prior to taking the VTNE, applicant must apply for sponsorship by the board. The list of all fees relating to examinations is set out at Subsection C of 16.25.6.9 NMAC and is posted at the board's web site at www.nmbvm.org. In addition, the applicant must take and pass with a minimum score of 75%, the New Mexico veterinary technician licensing examination.

B. No application shall be acted upon until the examination fee is received by the executive director of the board of veterinary medicine. If the board deems an applicant ineligible for examination, fees will not be refunded.

C. The list of fees relating to examinations is as follows and is posted at the board's web site: www.nmbvm.org.

(1) state jurisprudence examination:

(a) board set dates, January and May - $75; or

(b) date selected by applicant - $100;

(2) VTNE: board sponsorship - $50.

D. Limitations:

(1) Once the fees have been submitted to the board, the fees cannot be refunded.

(2) An applicant has a one year time limit within which to take the state examination.

E. Any applicant requesting an examination or re-examination by the board, other than board-set examinations, shall submit the application for review by the board. If the board determines that there is sufficient justification for administering a special examination, the expense of such special examination shall be borne by the applicant requesting the examination.

F. An applicant failing the examination may retake the entire examination at a scheduled time and will be charged the full examination fee.

G. The executive director will notify candidates of the examination results within 30 days of the date of the examination.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.6.9

16.25.6.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.6.9 NMAC, 01-17-2014