VE 2.04(1)(d) (d) Has successfully completed both the VTNE and an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary technology, the results of which shall be submitted directly to the board by the department’s office of examinations or the interstate reporting services.

VE 2.04(1)(e) (e) Provides verification of licensure records and status which has been provided directly to the board by the jurisdictions or the American Association of Veterinary State Boards for every state or country in which the applicant has ever held a license or certificate to practice veterinary technology.

VE 2.04 Note Note: The board accepts the classification of “veterinary nurse” in other jurisdictions as equivalent to “veterinary technician.”

VE 2.04(1)(f) (f) 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 technology. 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.

VE 2.04(1)(g) (g) Provides all supporting documents in English.

VE 2.04(2) (2) The board shall review its records to determine eligibility of the applicant. Within 30 business days of determining an applicant is eligible for certification, the board shall issue a certificate to the applicant.

VE 2.04(3) (3) The board shall inquire as to whether the applicant is competent to practice as a veterinary technician in this state and shall impose any reasonable conditions on instatement of the certificate, including reexamination, as the board deems appropriate, if any of the following apply:

VE 2.04(3)(a) (a) The applicant has not previously been certified in any jurisdiction and passed the VTNE more than 5 years ago.

VE 2.04(3)(b) (b) The applicant was previously certified in Wisconsin or another jurisdiction and has not been certified in any jurisdiction for more than 5 years.

VE 2.04(3)(c) (c) The applicant has prior related discipline or litigation in another jurisdiction.

VE 2.04(3)(d) (d) The applicant has pending related discipline or litigation in any jurisdiction.

VE 2.04 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 2.06 VE 2.06 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former services members, their spouses.

VE 2.06(1) (1) The board shall grant a certification to an individual who the board determines meets all of the requirements under s. 89.073, Stats.

VE 2.06(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 2.06(2)(a) (a) $40 for a service member or former service member.

VE 2.06(2)(b) (b) $141 for a spouse as defined by s. 89.073 (1) (c), Stats.

VE 2.06 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22; correction in (1), (2) (intro.), (b) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2022 No. 799.

VE 2.08 VE 2.08 Passing scores.

VE 2.08(1) (1) The passing score for veterinary technician applicants on the written national examination 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 consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and shall set the passing score for the examination at that point that represents minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board may accept the recommendation of the national examination provider.

VE 2.08(2) (2) The passing score for an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of veterinary technology 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 consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and shall set the passing score for the examination at that point that represents minimum acceptable competence in the profession.

VE 2.08 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 2.10 VE 2.10 Administrative fees.

VE 2.10(1) (1) A person requesting a printed certificate shall pay a nonrefundable fee of $10.

VE 2.10(2) (2) A person requesting verification of certification to another state or organization shall pay a nonrefundable fee of $10.

VE 2.10 History History: CR 21-062: cr. Register July 2022 No. 799, eff. 8-1-22.

VE 2.12 VE 2.12 Renewal of certification. A certificate expires if not renewed by January 1 of even-numbered years. A certificate holder who allows the certificate to expire may apply to the board for renewal of the certificate as follows:

VE 2.12(1) (1) If the certificate holder applies for renewal of the certificate less than 5 years after its expiration, the certificate shall be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee and late fee and fulfillment of 15 hours of continuing education required under s. VE 2.14 completed before the certificate renewal.

VE 2.12(2) (2) If the certificate holder applies for renewal of the certificate 5 or more years after its expiration, in addition to requiring the certificate holder to pay the renewal fee and late fee, and to fulfill the continuing education hours required under s. VE 2.14 completed before the certificate renewal, the board shall inquire as to whether the applicant is competent to practice as a veterinary technician in this state and shall impose any reasonable conditions on renewal of the certificate including reexamination, as the board deems appropriate. An applicant under this subsection is presumed to be competent to practice as a veterinary technician in this state if at the time of application for renewal the applicant holds a full unexpired certificate issued by a similar licensing board of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are equivalent to or higher than the requirements for certification in this state. Notwithstanding any presumptions of competency under this subsection, the board shall require each applicant under this subsection to pass the examination specified under s. VE 2.04 (2).