1. A. To perform the duties of a registered veterinary technician in New Mexico and receive a license issued by the board of veterinary medicine, an applicant must meet all the requirements set forth in these rules. The following documents are required:

   1. (1) a completed, signed and notarized application for licensure-RVT form;
   2. (2) the examination fee; and
   3. (3) a color passport-type head and shoulders photograph of the applicant.

2. B. Prior to the applicant taking the required examinations, the application will be reviewed to determine if the applicant has satisfactorily met the board’s requirements.

   1. (1) The applicant’s file must be complete before a license will be issued. If the required documents and information are not provided within one year of board examination, the applicant must reapply for licensure. In addition to (1), (2) and (3) above, the following documents are required:

      1. (a) notarized copy of diploma;
      2. (b) final transcripts from an accredited veterinary technician program; and
      3. (c) verifications of licensure from another state(s) or country(ies) in which applicant is or has been licensed;
   2. (2) pass all examinations required by the board;

   3. (3) meet one of the following requirements:

      1. (a) the applicant is a graduate veterinary technician or a senior student of a two year or longer program accredited by the American veterinary medical association; or
      2. (b) the applicant has a current valid permit or license from another state(s) or country(ies) with similar requirements to New Mexico, as approved by the board.

[16.25.6.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.6.8 NMAC, 01/17/2014]