N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.25.2.9 - REQUIREMENT THAT A PRACTICING VETERINARIAN BE LICENSED

A. With only those exemptions specified in Section 61-14-14 NMSA 1978, a graduate veterinarian must be licensed by the board to lawfully practice veterinary medicine in New Mexico as defined in Subsection B of Section 61-14-2 NMSA 1978.

B. Only veterinarians licensed by the state of New Mexico may practice veterinary medicine in New Mexico; working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian does not waive the requirement to hold a license.

C. The requirement for direct supervision of non-veterinarians who treat animals is described in 16.25.9.20 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.2.9

16.25.2.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.2.9 NMAC, 01-17-2014, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 01, January 14, 2025, eff. 1/14/2025