VE 1.32
VE 1.32
Continuing education; programs and courses. VE 1.32(1)(1)
Criteria for programs and course approval. To be approved, a continuing education program or course shall meet the following criteria:
VE 1.32(1)(a)
(a) The subject matter of the program or course shall be pertinent to veterinary medicine.
VE 1.32(1)(b)
(b) The program or course sponsor agrees to record registration and furnish a certificate of attendance to each participant.
VE 1.32(2)
(2)
Unrelated subject matter. If a continuing education course includes subject matter that is not pertinent to veterinary medicine, only those portions of the course that relate to veterinary medicine will qualify as continuing education under this chapter.
VE 1.32(3)
(3)
Modalities and methods of delivery. Modalities and methods of delivery of continuing education programs acceptable to the board include one or more of the following:
VE 1.32(3)(a)
(a) Attendance at a scientific workshop, seminar, or laboratory demonstration pertinent to veterinary medicine.
VE 1.32(3)(b)
(b) Enrollment in graduate or other college level courses pertinent to veterinary medicine. Credit for qualified courses will be approved on the basis of multiplying each college credit hour by 10.
VE 1.32(3)(c)
(c) Enrollment in an internship, residency or certification program approved by a veterinary specialty organization recognized by the AVMA or in an AVMA accredited veterinary school.
VE 1.32(3)(d)
(d) Authorship or co-authorship of a published work, such as review articles, abstracts, presentations, proceedings, book chapters, and web-based continuing education materials shall be approved for 5 hours each.
VE 1.32(3)(e)
(e) A peer reviewed publication shall be approved for 5 hours.
VE 1.32(3)(f)
(f) Development and presentation of research findings, scientific workshops, seminars or laboratory demonstrations pertinent to veterinary medicine shall be approved for 5 contact hours each.
VE 1.32(3)(g)
(g) Up to 15 hours per biennium shall be granted for a combination of continuing education hours completed under pars.
(d) to
(f), provided the continuing education is published or presented under the auspices of a provider approved under sub.
(4).
VE 1.32(3)(h)
(h) On-line, video, audio, correspondence courses, or other interactive distance learning courses pertinent to veterinary medicine, or to employment as a veterinarian.
VE 1.32(4)
(4)
Approved program providers. Subject to compliance with the requirements set forth in subs.
(1) to
(3), the board shall approve attendance at and completion of one or more continuing education programs approved by any one of the following approved program providers as fulfilling the continuing education hours required under this chapter:
VE 1.32(4)(a)
(a) A national, regional, state, or local veterinary medical or veterinary technician association.
VE 1.32(4)(d)
(d) An association listed in the AVMA or the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America directory.
VE 1.32(4)(e)
(e) An AVMA accredited veterinary school or veterinary technician program.
VE 1.32(4)(f)
(f) A program approved by the AAVSB through its Registry of Approved Continuing Education approval program.
VE 1.32(4)(g)
(g) A foreign veterinary medical or veterinary technician association, an accredited college or university, or a governmental agency that is, as determined by the board comparable to a program provider listed under pars.
(a) to
(f).
VE 1.32 History
History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22. VE 1.34
VE 1.34
Temporary veterinary permits. VE 1.34(1)(1)
In this section, “preceptor” means a veterinarian who agrees to supervise a holder of a temporary veterinary permit.
VE 1.34(2)
(2) An applicant may be granted a temporary veterinary permit before the board receives notice of successful completion of the NAVLE or the examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary medicine, if the applicant provides evidence that the applicant is either scheduled to take the examination for the first time, or is awaiting results of the examination.
VE 1.34(3)
(3) An applicant shall complete an application for temporary veterinary permit and submit the nonrefundable fee of $10.
VE 1.34(4)
(4) The board shall receive written verification of employment signed and provided directly to the board by the preceptor.
VE 1.34(5)
(5) The application and verification required by subs.
(3) and
(4) shall be received by the board office at least 2 weeks prior to the date the applicant intends to begin work.
VE 1.34(6)
(6) In order to provide supervision for a holder of a temporary veterinary permit, a preceptor shall do all of the following:
VE 1.34(6)(a)
(a) Delegate only those tasks commensurate with demonstrated abilities of the temporary veterinary permit holder.
VE 1.34(6)(b)
(b) Be available for direct communication with the temporary veterinary permit holder when the temporary veterinary permit holder is providing veterinary services. Direct communication shall be in person, by telephone, video conference, or electronic communication device.
VE 1.34(7)
(7) A temporary veterinary permit shall expire upon any of the following:
VE 1.34(7)(b)
(b) Failure to take the next scheduled examination.
VE 1.34(8)
(8) An applicant may be granted a temporary veterinary permit only once.
VE 1.34(9)
(9) Any change or addition of preceptor shall be reported to the board by filing a new verification as specified in sub.
(4).
VE 1.34(10)
(10) Within 30 business days of determining an applicant is eligible for a temporary permit, the board shall issue a permit to the applicant. Notification of issuance shall also be provided to the preceptor.
VE 1.34 History
History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22. VE 1.36
VE 1.36
Veterinary consulting permits. VE 1.36(1)(1)
The board may issue a veterinary consulting permit to practice veterinary medicine in this state to a person holding a license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or territory of the U.S. or in another country, provided the licensee is in good standing in the other jurisdiction, and a veterinarian has requested a consultation.
VE 1.36(2)
(2) A veterinary consulting permit may be used up to 60 total days per calendar year.
VE 1.36(3)
(3) The veterinary consulting permit shall expire on December 31 of each year or on the 60th day of use in a calendar year. The holder of a consulting permit may apply for a new permit for a subsequent year by completing the application procedure specified in this section.
VE 1.36(4)
(4) An applicant for a veterinary consulting permit shall file a completed application with the board. All supporting documents shall be provided in English. An application is not complete until the board receives all of the following:
VE 1.36(4)(a)
(a) An application form provided by the board and completed by the applicant which includes the applicant's notarized signature.
VE 1.36 Note
Note: Applications are available upon request to the board office located 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.
VE 1.36(4)(c)
(c) Verification of licensure records and status which has been provided directly to the board by the jurisdictions or the AAVSB for every state or country in which the applicant has ever held a license or certificate to practice veterinary medicine.
VE 1.36(4)(d)
(d) Written verification from a veterinarian that a consultation is being sought.
VE 1.36(5)
(5) A veterinary consulting permit shall automatically expire upon notice to the board that the consultation has been completed.
VE 1.36(6)
(6) After hearing, a veterinary consulting permit may be denied, suspended, limited or revoked, or the permittee may be reprimanded, for any of the following reasons:
VE 1.36(6)(a)
(a) Revisiting the patient or client or communicating directly with the client without the knowledge of the attending veterinarian.
VE 1.36(6)(b)
(b) Taking charge of a case or problem without the consent of the attending veterinarian and the client.
VE 1.36(6)(c)
(c) Violating any law or rule related to the practice of veterinary medicine.
VE 1.36 History
History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22. VE 1.38(1)(1)
Application. An applicant for a faculty license under s.
89.06 (2m) (a), Stats., shall file a completed application with the board. All supporting documents shall be submitted in English. An application is not complete until the board receives all of the following:
VE 1.38(1)(a)
(a) An application form provided by the board and completed by the applicant, which includes the applicant's notarized signature.
VE 1.38 Note
Note: Applications are available upon request to the board office located at 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.
VE 1.38(1)(c)
(c) Verification of employment by a school of veterinary medicine in this state which has been submitted directly to the board by the dean of the school.
VE 1.38(1)(d)
(d) Proof of graduation through one of the following means:
VE 1.38(1)(d)1.
1. A certificate of graduation from an approved veterinary college signed and sealed by the dean of the school submitted directly to the board by the school, or evidence of substantially equivalent qualifications.
VE 1.38(1)(e)
(e) Successful completion of an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary medicine.
VE 1.38(2)
(2)
Disciplinary action. A faculty license may be denied, suspended, limited or revoked, or the licensee may be reprimanded, for any of the following reasons:
VE 1.38(2)(a)
(a) Violation of any law or regulation substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine.
VE 1.38(2)(b)
(b) Engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state outside the scope of employment unless licensed to do so.
VE 1.38(3)
(3)
Expiration. The faculty license expires upon termination of the faculty employee's employment with the school of veterinary medicine, as reported by the dean of the school of veterinary medicine.
VE 1.38 History
History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22. VE 1.40
VE 1.40
Post graduate training permit. VE 1.40(1)(1)
The board may grant a post graduate training permit allowing the permit holder to practice veterinary medicine on privately owned animals only within the scope of the permittee's internship or residency program at a school of veterinary medicine in this state.
VE 1.40(2)
(2) An applicant for a post graduate training permit under s.
89.06 (2m) (b), Stats., shall file a completed application with the board. All supporting documents shall be provided in English. An application shall not be considered complete until the board receives all of the following:
VE 1.40(2)(a)
(a) An application form provided by the board and completed by the applicant, including the applicant's notarized signature.
VE 1.40 Note
Note: Applications are available upon request to the board office located at 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.
VE 1.40(2)(b)
(b) Evidence that the applicant has received a degree from a school of veterinary medicine or an equivalent degree.
VE 1.40(2)(d)
(d) Verification that the applicant is undertaking intern or resident training at a school of veterinary medicine in this state. Verification shall consist of certification signed and sealed by the dean of the school and submitted directly to the board by the school.
VE 1.40(3)
(3) An applicant for a post graduate training permit shall successfully complete an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary medicine before a permit may be issued.
VE 1.40(4)
(4) A post graduate training permit may be denied, suspended, limited or revoked, or the licensee may be reprimanded, for any of the following reasons:
VE 1.40(4)(a)
(a) Violation of any law or regulation substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine.
VE 1.40(4)(b)
(b) Engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin outside the scope of the training program unless licensed to do so.
VE 1.40(5)
(5) The post graduate training permit expires upon termination of the permittee's internship or residency program, as reported by the dean of the school of veterinary medicine.
VE 1.40 History
History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22. VE 1.42
VE 1.42
Veterinary students.
