Rule 700-6-.02. Temporary Veterinary Technician License

1. (1) A one-time, six-month temporary veterinary technician license may be granted for practice in government or nonprofit shelter medicine, nonprofit sterilization clinics, and nonprofit mobile sterilization programs registered with this state.

2. (2) To qualify, the applicant must submit:

   1. (a) A complete application in the manner required by the Board along with the application fee established by the Board; and,
   2. (b) A verification of licensure from another state which training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed the requirements of this state to obtain a license; and,
   3. (c) Proof of obtaining a specialty, certification, training, or other experience while employed in another state which substantially meets or exceeds the requirement to obtain a license in this state.
3. (3) Issuance of a temporary veterinary technician license shall authorize the holder to practice in this state for a period of up to six (6) months from the date of issuance.
4. (4) The holder of a temporary veterinary technician license may be subject to sanctions as provided in O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41.
5. (5) Once the temporary license expires, it shall not be renewed, and the license holder must cease the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia unless and until he or she becomes licensed as a veterinary technician by the Board.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 43-50-42.1.

History. Original Rule entitled "Temporary Veterinary Technician License" adopted. F. July 17, 2025; eff. Aug. 6, 2025.