(A) A person wishing to practice veterinary medicine in this State shall obtain a license from the board. Unless a person obtains a license, it is unlawful to practice veterinary medicine as defined in this article. If a person practices without a license that person is considered to have violated this article.
(B) The board shall conduct examinations of all applicants and the board may examine an applicant who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
(a) is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine approved by the board or holds an Education Commission of Foreign Veterinary Graduates Certificate;