Chapter VE 1

VE 1.02(6) (6) “AVMA” means the American Veterinary Medical Association.

VE 1.02(7) (7) “Board” means the veterinary examining board.

VE 1.02 Note Note: The board office is located at 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.

VE 1.02(8) (8) “Client” has the meaning set forth at s. 89.02 (3), Stats.

VE 1.02(9) (9) “Department” has the meaning set forth at s. 89.02 (3d), Stats.

VE 1.02(10) (10) “Informed consent” means the veterinarian has informed the client or the client’s authorized representative, in a manner understood by the client or the client’s authorized representative, of the diagnostic and treatment options, risk assessment, and prognosis, and the client or the client’s authorized representative has consented to the recommended treatment.

VE 1.02(11) (11) “License” means a credential issued to a person by the board signifying the person has met the requirements of ss. 89.06 (1) or (2m) (a) or 89.072, Stats., to practice veterinary medicine in this state.

VE 1.02(12) (12) “NAVLE” means the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

VE 1.02(13) (13) “Patient” has the meaning set forth at s. 89.02 (4s), Stats.

VE 1.02(14) (14) “Supervision” means available at all times for consultation, either in person or within 15 minutes of contact by telephone, by video conference or by electronic communications device, except where other provisions are specified in rule.

VE 1.02(15) (15) “Telehealth technologies” means the collection of technology tools used to remotely deliver virtual veterinary medical, health, and education services, allowing a veterinarian to deliver enhanced care and education.

VE 1.02(16) (16) “Unlicensed assistant” means a person working under the supervision of a veterinarian, but not holding a license, permit, or certificate issued by the board.

VE 1.02(17) (17) “VCPR” means a veterinarian-client-patient relationship and has the meaning set forth at s. 89.02 (8), Stats.

VE 1.02(18) (18) “Veterinary prescription drug” has the meaning set forth at s. 89.02 (11), Stats.

VE 1.02(19) (19) “Veterinary student” means a person enrolled in an approved veterinary college in a curriculum leading to a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.

VE 1.02 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

subch. II of ch. VE 1 Subchapter II – Examinations

VE 1.04 VE 1.04 Administration.

VE 1.04(1) (1) The board or its designee shall administer the examinations required of applicants for licensure as a veterinarian by s. VE 1.12 and of applicants for certification as a veterinary technician by s. VE 2.04 at least once each year.

VE 1.04(2) (2) Prior to November 1, 2000, the board shall accept as its licensure examinations the national board examination and the clinical competency test. On and after November 1, 2000, the board shall accept as its licensure examination the NAVLE.

VE 1.04(3) (3) The board or its designee shall provide an examination admission document to the applicant. The applicant shall present the admission document with any required identification at the examination.

VE 1.04(4) (4) The board or its designee shall provide rules of conduct at the beginning of the examination. Time limits may be placed on each portion of the examination.

VE 1.04(5) (5) The board may deny release of grades or issuance of a license or certificate if the board determines that the applicant violated rules of conduct or otherwise acted dishonestly.

VE 1.04 Note Note: Qualified applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodations.

VE 1.04 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.06 VE 1.06 Competency tested.

VE 1.06(1) (1) Examinations administered under this chapter test entry level competency and seek to determine that an applicant’s knowledge of animals and their treatment is sufficient to protect public health and safety.

VE 1.06(2) (2) The board shall furnish to individuals, upon request, general information describing the competencies upon which the examination is based.

VE 1.06 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.08 VE 1.08 Passing scores.

VE 1.08(1) (1) Passing scores for veterinary applicants for the national board examination and the clinical competency test, and for the NAVLE, shall be based on the board’s determination of the level of examination performance required for minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board shall make the determination, after consulting with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and set the passing score for the examination at the point representing the minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board may accept any recommendation of the national examination provider.

VE 1.08(2) (2) The passing score for an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary medicine shall be based on the board’s determination of the level of examination performance required for minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board shall make the determination, after consulting with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and set the passing score for the examination at the point representing the minimum acceptable competence in the profession.

VE 1.08 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.10 VE 1.10 Claim of examination error.

VE 1.10(1) (1) An applicant for veterinary licensure wishing to claim examination error shall file a written request for board review in the board office within 30 days of the date the examination was reviewed. The request shall include all of the following:

VE 1.10(1)(a) (a) The applicant’s name and address.

VE 1.10(1)(b) (b) The type of license for which the applicant applied.

VE 1.10(1)(c) (c) A description of the mistakes the applicant believes were made in the examination content, procedures, or scoring, including the specific questions or procedures claimed to be in error.

VE 1.10(1)(d) (d) The facts which the applicant intends to prove, including reference text citations or other supporting evidence for the applicant’s claim.

VE 1.10(2) (2) The board shall review the claim, make a determination of the validity of the objections and notify the applicant in writing of the board’s decision and any resulting grade changes.

VE 1.10(3) (3) If the board confirms the failing status following its review, the application shall be deemed incomplete, and the applicant may be reexamined under s. VE 1.04.

VE 1.10 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

subch. III of ch. VE 1 Subchapter III – Licensure

VE 1.12 VE 1.12 License exemptions. No veterinary license or permit is required for the following veterinarians:

VE 1.12(1) (1) Employees of the federal government while engaged in their official duties.

VE 1.12(2) (2) Employees of an educational or research institution while engaged in teaching or research, except if employed by a school of veterinary medicine in this state and the employee practices veterinary medicine on privately owned animals.

VE 1.12(3) (3) Graduates of schools outside the United States and Canada who are enrolled in the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates certification program of the AVMA or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence offered by the AAVSB while completing the required year of clinical assessment under the supervision of a veterinarian.

VE 1.12 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.14 VE 1.14 Qualifications for licensure; examination or endorsement. The board may issue a license to practice veterinary medicine to an applicant who satisfies all of the following:

VE 1.14(1) (1) Submits an application form provided by the board which includes the applicant’s notarized signature.

VE 1.14 Note Note: Applications are available upon request to the board office located at 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911 or at the website at www.datcp.wi.gov.

VE 1.14(2) (2) Successfully completes an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary medicine.

VE 1.14 Note Note: The examination on state laws and rules is separate from the NAVLE and the national board examination and clinical competency test.

VE 1.14(3) (3) Provides proof of graduation through one of the following means:

VE 1.14(3)(a) (a) A certificate of graduation from a veterinary college which shall be signed and sealed by the dean of the school and submitted directly to the board by the school. The certificate may be provided by electronic means if the seal is visible.

VE 1.14(3)(b) (b) Certification of graduation provided by the AAVSB.

VE 1.14(4) (4) Does not have a conviction record or pending criminal charge relating to an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of veterinary medicine. An applicant who has a conviction record or pending criminal charge shall request appropriate authorities to provide information about the record or charge directly to the board in sufficient specificity to enable the board to make a determination whether the record or charge substantially relates to the practice of veterinary medicine.

VE 1.14(5) (5) Provides all documents in English.

VE 1.14(6) (6) Satisfies the requirements for either licensure by examination or licensure by endorsement. Applicants who have never previously been licensed in any jurisdiction must apply by examination. Applicants who have previously been licensed in Wisconsin or any other jurisdiction must apply by endorsement.

VE 1.14 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.16 VE 1.16 Qualifications for licensure by examination. Applicants for licensure by examination shall satisfy all of the following:

VE 1.16(1) (1) Passed the NAVLE within the last five years.

VE 1.16(2) (2) For applicants who graduated from a veterinary college which is not board approved, provide proof of graduation required under s. VE 1.14 (3), and evidence of successful completion of either the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates certification program or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence offered by the AAVSB which shall be submitted directly to the board by the AVMA or the AAVSB.

VE 1.16(3) (3) Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $115.

VE 1.16 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22; correction in (2) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2022 No. 799.

VE 1.18 VE 1.18 Qualifications for licensure by endorsement. Applicants for licensure by endorsement shall satisfy all of the following:

VE 1.18(1) (1) The applicant has not previously failed the NAVLE, unless the applicant has subsequently retaken and passed the NAVLE.

VE 1.18(2) (2) The applicant holds a current license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or U.S. territory or province of Canada.

VE 1.18(3) (3) The applicant has satisfied the qualifications for licensure, in s. VE 1.16, within the last 5 years or has actively practiced for 4000 hours during the 5 years preceding application.

VE 1.18(4) (4) For an applicant holding a current unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a country other than the United States or Canada, who is not a graduate of an approved veterinary college, in addition to the requirements of sub. (3), submit evidence that the applicant has successfully completed either the certification program of the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates of the AVMA or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence offered by the AAVSB.

VE 1.18(5) (5) For an applicant holding a current unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a country other than the United States or Canada, who is a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine approved by the board, in addition to the requirements of sub. (3), submit the following:

VE 1.18(5)(a) (a) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the requirements for initial licensure in the country where the applicant was originally licensed, including examination requirements, are substantially equivalent to the requirements for graduates of schools of veterinary medicine approved by the board who are seeking initial licensure in this state; or

VE 1.18(5)(b) (b) Before November 1, 2000, evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the national board examination and the clinical competency test. On or after November 1, 2000, evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the NAVLE.

VE 1.18(6) (6) Provides verification of licensure records and status which has been provided directly to the board by every state or country in which the applicant has ever held a license or certificate to practice veterinary medicine or by the AAVSB.

VE 1.18(7) (7) Pays the nonrefundable application fee of $185.

VE 1.18 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.20 VE 1.20 Licensure review by board. The board may determine that an applicant is not eligible for licensure if any of the following apply:

VE 1.20(1) (1) The applicant has a conviction record or pending criminal charge relating to an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of veterinary medicine.

VE 1.20(2) (2) The applicant has been disciplined by the veterinary licensing authority in any other state, territory or country.

VE 1.20(3) (3) The applicant is a party in pending litigation in which it is alleged that the applicant is liable for acts committed in the course of practice which evidence a lack of ability or fitness to practice, as determined by the board.

VE 1.20(4) (4) The applicant is currently under investigation by another veterinary licensing authority, for acts, related to the license to practice veterinary medicine, which may provide a basis for disciplinary action in this state, as determined by the board.

VE 1.20(5) (5) The applicant has been found liable for damages for acts committed in the course of practice of veterinary medicine which evidenced a lack of ability or fitness to practice, as determined by the board.

VE 1.20(6) (6) The applicant has had United States drug enforcement administration privileges restricted or revoked.

VE 1.20(7) (7) The applicant has had physical or mental impairment, including impairment related to drugs or alcohol, which is reasonably related to the applicant’s ability to adequately undertake the practice of veterinary medicine in a manner consistent with the safety of a patient or the public.

VE 1.20 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 1.22 VE 1.22 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former services members, their spouses.

VE 1.22(1) (1) The board shall grant a license or permit to an individual who the board determines meets all of the requirements under s. 89.073, Stats.

VE 1.22(2) (2) A person applying for a reciprocal credential under s. 89.073, Stats., shall pay one of the following nonrefundable fees as applicable:

VE 1.22(2)(a) (a) $40 for a service member or former service member.