PURPOSE: This rule describes the examination and passing scores required for licensure as a veterinarian.

1. (1) All applicants for licensure as veterinarians in Missouri shall take both—

   1. (A) The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).

      1. 1. The deadline for applying to take the

NAVLE shall be August 1 and January 3 prior to each test window; and

1. (B) The Missouri State Board Examination.

   1. 1. The board determines if an applicant

is eligible to sit for the examination by reviewing the application and documentation required. No applicant will be approved to sit for the examination until their application file is complete.

1. (2) Applicants shall submit— AND INSURANCE

   1. (A) The application for licensure and the registration fee to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board;
   2. (B) The NAVLE application and fee directly to the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME); and
   3. (C) The fee for the Missouri State Board Examination to the board’s designated testing agency.
2. (3) The passing score on the NAVLE shall be the minimum criterion referenced score as provided by the testing agency. The passing score on the Missouri State Board Examination shall be seventy percent (70%).
3. (4) The requirements for transfer of the NAVLE scores are described under section 340.234, RSMo.
4. (5) The NAVLE and the Missouri State Board Examinations will be administered at least once each year. Veterinary students within six
5. (6) months of graduation may apply to take all of the required exams. However, no license will be issued until an official certified transcript verifying receipt of the degree in veterinary medicine is received by the board office sent by the degree-granting institution. It shall be the student’s responsibility to arrange with the school or university for the transmitting of the official transcript to the board office.
6. (6) All applicants for veterinary licensure in Missouri shall take the Missouri State Board Examination and may be requested to meet with the board. In order to qualify for licensure, a passing score on the Missouri State Board Examination must have been received within two (2) years of issuance of the license.

AUTHORITY: sections 340.210 and 340.234, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-2.031. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. Amended: Filed April 14, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Amended: Filed July 31, 2000, effective Jan. 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2270-2.031, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed May 14, 2007, effective Nov. 30, 2007. Amended: Filed Nov. 21, 2008, effective May 30, 2009. Amended: Filed Jan. 3, 2012, effective June 30, 2012. Amended: Filed July 25, 2018, effective Jan. 30, 2019.

*Original authority: 340.210, RSMo 1992, amended 1993, 1995, 1999 and 340.234, RSMo 1992, amended 1999, 2006.