Question about the Board Flashcards
How many members are on the AZ Vet Medical Examining Board
9
How long does each Board member serve
4 years and they cannot serve more than 2 full terms
Who makes up the Board members
5 licensed veterinarians, 3 non veterinarians (2 from the general public and 1 from livestock industry), and 1 certified veterinary tech
How long is each term of a chairman and other officers
1 year, ending in June 30
What is the compensation rate for the Board members
100 dollars each day of engaged service
When are annual reports given to the Governor
Before October 1 of each year by the chairman
How many meetings do the Board hold?
One annual meeting and others if necessary
What are the powers and duties of the Board
Protect the public from unlawful, incompetent, unqualified, impaired or unprofessional practitioners of veterinary medicine through licensure and regulation of the profession in AZ. This includes:
1) Administering and enforcing chapter and Board rules
2) Regulating disciplinary actions, granting, denial, revocation, renewal, and suspension of licenses and certificates and the rehabilitation of licensees and certificate holders
3) Prescribing the forms, content, and manner of application for licensure and certification and renewal of licensure and certification and setting deadlines for the receipt of materials required
4) Keeping a record of all licensees and certificate holders, Board actions taken concerning all applicants, licensees and certificate holders
5) Adopting an official seal for attestation of licenses, certificates, and other official papers and documents
Rules related to qualification and regulation of doctors of veterinary medicine
a) Minimum standards of vet practice
b) provisions to ensure the public has reasonable access to non-confidential information about the licensing or certification status of persons regulated under this chapter
c) Provisions to ensure that members of the public have an opportunity to evaluate the services of the Board
d) A provision that licensed vet faculty members are not subject to continuing education requirements
Who is the exception from the licensing process
1) A commissioned vet medical officer of the US Armed Services or employees of the Animal Disease Eradication Division of the USDA
2) A person treating an animal belonging to himself or his employer while in the regular service of such employer
3) A licensed vet of another state or foreign country consulting with a licensed vet of AZ
4) A vet student who performs acts of health care as a part of educational experience as long as the acts are assigned to a licensed vet and the student works under direct supervision of the licensed vet
5) A vet assistant employed by a licensed vet
