Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024
Section 120-3 - Licensure to Practice Veterinary MedicineIt shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine unless duly licensed under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
A. Application. Any person desiring to be licensed as a veterinarian must apply to the Board and provide all information and documentation required by the Board. Applications and accompanying documents will be valid for one (1) year from the initial application date. After one (1) year, a new application with attendant documents and appropriate fees must be submitted.B. Education Transcripts(s). Certified transcripts shall be sent directly to the Board office from the educational institution.(1) Certified transcript from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school or college of veterinary medicine, or(2) Certification from the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education (PAVE), or(3) Certification from the Education Commission of Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECVFG), or(4) Certification from another credentialing entity approved by the Board.(5) Senior students. Senior students must submit an attested letter from the accredited veterinary medical college establishing senior status as of the date of the application for licensure.C. Examination. (1) National Examinations. A certified copy of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), with a minimum score as set by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) or the national board examination results with a minimum passing score as set by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT) current within five (5) years of the date of the application with a minimum score as set by AAVSB. Examination scores must be within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application.(2) If the NAVLE or NBE and CCT examination scores are older than five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application, the applicant must meet the licensure requirements of S.C. Code Section 40-69-260.(3) South Carolina State Law and Ethics Examination. Minimum passing score of the South Carolina state law and ethics examination as set by the SCBVME. An applicant who fails SCBVME may be reexamined upon submission of an application and re-examination fee.D. Verification(s) of Licensure. Verification from each state, active or inactive, in which the applicant is or has been licensed.E. Fees. A non-refundable certified check, money order, or electronic payment.F. Denial of Application. An application may be denied if the applicant:(1) is currently restricted (including probation or other conditions) in another state;(2) has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter; or(3) has committed any act which indicates that the applicant does not possess the character and fitness to practice veterinary medicine.Added by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 3, eff March 27, 2009; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.