Section 12.68.315. Veterinary technician examination.

	(a)  The examination required for license as a veterinary technician is the Veterinary Technician National Examination sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.  
	(b)  An application for examination or reexamination must be received by the department at least 45 days before the date of the next examination. Applicants who fail the examination may retake the examination within one year from the date of their application. After the expiration of one year from the date of application, applicants who wish to retake the examination must reapply for it.  
	(c)  An applicant for a veterinary technician license may apply to sit for the examination before meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4). However, before licensure, an applicant applying under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A) shall show proof of graduation in the form of official transcripts, a certified copy of the applicant's diploma, or an official letter of verification of graduation sent directly from the program recognized under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A). If official transcripts were not previously submitted, official transcripts must be received by the department before examination scores will be released to the applicant applying under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A).  
	(d)  An applicant who applies to sit for the examination under (a) of this section and subsequently is unable to graduate from a program recognized under 12 AAC 68.310(b)(4)(A) and sit for the examination is ineligible for a refund of the examination fees.  

Authorities

08.98.050;08.98.080;08.98.167

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 68.310

Authority

AS 08.98.050 AS 08.98.080 AS 08.98.167

History

Eff. 10/21/92, Register 124; am 5/9/98, Register 146; am 9/2/2001, Register 159; am 4/9/2005, Register 174; am 5/30/2015, Register 214