Section 246-935-060 - Eligibility for examination as veterinary technicianApplicants must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the examination.
(1) Completion of an approved postsecondary educational program for animal or veterinary technology.(a) Completion of a program for animal or veterinary technology approved by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The board approves all institutions accredited by, and in good standing with, the AVMA.(b) Completion of a program for animal or veterinary technology approved by the Animal Health Technologist/Veterinary Technician Program Accreditation Committee (AHT/VTPAC) of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). The board approves all institutions accredited by, and in good standing with, the CVMA.(c) Completion of a Washington state apprenticeship program registered in accordance with chapters 296-05 WAC and 49.04 RCW.(d) Other institutions applying for board approval must meet the accreditation standards of the CVTEA. It is the responsibility of the institution to apply for approval and of a student to ascertain whether or not a school has been approved by the board.(e) The examination may be taken no sooner than six months before graduation from the approved course of instruction.(2) Graduation from a two-year curriculum in animal health or veterinary technology which is not accredited by the CVTEA or AHT/VTPAC plus a minimum of 36 months of full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s) who must attest to the completion of that experience.(3) Award of a D.V.M. or V.M.D. degree or equivalent from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited or listed college of veterinary medicine.(4) Registration, certification, or licensure as an animal health or veterinary technician in one or more states and 36 months of full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s).(5) Completion of a course in veterinary technician education as a member of the United States military and completion of a tour of active duty as a veterinary technician or specialist.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-935-060
Amended by WSR 15-14-008, Filed 6/18/2015, effective 7/19/2015Amended by WSR 24-09-036, Filed 4/11/2024, effective 5/12/2024Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. 09-21-022, § 246-935-060, filed 10/9/09, effective 11/9/09; 02-02-046, § 246-935-060, filed 12/27/01, effective 1/27/02; 93-12-126 (Order 368B), § 246-935-060, filed 6/2/93, effective 7/3/93; 91-24-098 (Order 221B), § 246-935-060, filed 12/4/91, effective 1/4/92; 91-02-060 (Order 108B), recodified as § 246-935-060, filed 12/28/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.015 and 18.92.030. 83-19-055 (Order PL 445 ), § 308-156-055, filed 9/19/83.