Frequently Asked Questions:
- How do I obtain application information?
Call, write, fax or e-mail the Board office giving your physical address and an application packet will be mailed to you. - Am I required to take a state exam?
Yes; all veterinary applicants must pass our Written State Board Jurisprudence Exam given in June each year. Veterinary Technicians are not required to take a state exam; they must pass the Veterinary Technician National Board Exam. - Do you offer a temporary license until I can sit for the State Board?
Yes; once your completed application is received, the executive secretary will issue a Temporary Permit which allows you all the privileges given to licensed veterinarians in Arkansas. - How much does it cost to obtain a license?
$100 non-refundable application fee
$ 50 Temporary Permit fee - How many hours of Continuing Education are required?
Twenty (20) hours are required annually for veterinarians during the renewal period beginning April 1 each year and ending March 31 the following year.
Four (4) hours are required annually for Veterinary Technicians during the renewal period beginning April 1 each year and ending March 31 the following year. - Is there a fee for verification of licensure to another state?
No; if the state requires verification on a form they provide, you can fax or mail the form to us, otherwise, we will mail that Board a letter of good standing. - Are veterinarians required by law to release medical records?
Yes; under Section 17-101-305(a)(16) a doctor must furnish a copy of a patient's medical record upon proper request from the owner or owner's agent - with the exception of radiographs.