Section VE 1.20 - Licensure review by board The board may determine that an applicant is not eligible for licensure if any of the following apply:
(1) The applicant has a conviction record or pending criminal charge relating to an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of veterinary medicine.(2) The applicant has been disciplined by the veterinary licensing authority in any other state, territory or country.(3) The applicant is a party in pending litigation in which it is alleged that the applicant is liable for acts committed in the course of practice which evidence a lack of ability or fitness to practice, as determined by the board.(4) The applicant is currently under investigation by another veterinary licensing authority, for acts, related to the license to practice veterinary medicine, which may provide a basis for disciplinary action in this state, as determined by the board.(5) The applicant has been found liable for damages for acts committed in the course of practice of veterinary medicine which evidenced a lack of ability or fitness to practice, as determined by the board.(6) The applicant has had United States drug enforcement administration privileges restricted or revoked.(7) The applicant has had physical or mental impairment, including impairment related to drugs or alcohol, which is reasonably related to the applicant's ability to adequately undertake the practice of veterinary medicine in a manner consistent with the safety of a patient or the public.Wis. Admin. Code Veterinary Examining Board VE 1.20
Adopted by, CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8/1/2022