Section 31.35. Examinations

(a) The examination required for certification as an veterinary technician is the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

(b) An applicant failing to pass an examination for which the applicant has previously qualified shall be reexamined at the applicant’s request by submitting a new application and by paying the required fee.

(c) The Board may waive the VTNE if an applicant satisfies the following requirements:

(1) Has met all of the requirements provided for in the act.

(2) Has filed the required application as provided in § 31.33 (relating to applications).

(3) Has been issued a certificate as an animal health technician or a veterinary technician in another state whose requirements are at least equal to those of the Commonwealth; a copy of this certificate and proof of current good standing shall be submitted.

The provisions of this § 31.35 adopted January 12, 1979, effective January 13, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 154; amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5959; amended April 12, 2002, effective April 13, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1861; amended December 17, 2004, effective December 18, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6650. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (287870) and (302289).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 31.35 amended under sections 3(10)(viii), 5(2) and (7) and 11 of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act (63 P. S. § § 485.3(10)(viii), 485.5(2) and (7) and 485.11).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 31.39 (relating to grounds for disciplinary proceedings).