Questions and Answers
What is the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship?
The veterinarian has knowledge of the patient, is able to make medical judgments for the patient, and the client has agreed to follow instructions. The veterinarian is also available for any adverse reactions and failure of treatment.
How many Board members does the Governor appoint?
5
How many of the Board members appointed by the Governor have been legal residents and licensed vets, and for how long?
4, for no less than 5 years
Whose interests does the fifth member appointed by the Governor represent?
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How many board members are there?
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How many board members does the General Assembly appoint?
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Who does the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoint?
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Who does the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint?
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Who does the Commissioner of Agriculture appoint to the Board?
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How long does a Board member have to take the oath of office?
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How many terms can a Board member serve?
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How many Board meetings will happen per year?
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What happens at the last meeting of the fiscal year?
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How long is a term for Officers of the Board?
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Who serves as the Chairman of the Board?
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What are the general powers of the Board?
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How much does the issue or renewal of a certificate for a professional corporation cost?
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How much does the national exam cost?
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How much does the inspection of a veterinary practice facility cost?
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How much does a license or limited license cost?
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How much does a veterinary faculty certificate cost?
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How much does issuance or renewal of a zoo veterinary certificate cost?
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How much does reinstatement of a license cost?
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How much does veterinary technician registration cost?
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How much does veterinary student intern registration cost?
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How much does veterinary student preceptee registration cost?
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How much is the late fee for renewal of a license?
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How much does a temporary permit to practice cost?
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A senior veterinary student at an accredited school can finish an application for licensure.
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North Carolina accepts the PAVE.
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How many examinations per year must the Board hold?
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What are the requirements for another vet to be licensed in NC?
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How long after expiration on Dec 31st can an applicant renew?
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If a vet tech, intern, or preceptee practices any medicine not dictated by the Board, are they guilty of a felony?
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Study Notes
Veterinary Board Structure
- The Governor appoints 5 members to the North Carolina Veterinary Board.
- 4 appointed members must be legal residents and licensed veterinarians for at least 5 years.
- The fifth member represents public interests.
- In total, there are 8 board members.
- The General Assembly appoints 2 additional members.
- The President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoints 1 resident and licensed veterinarian for 5 years.
- The Speaker of the House appoints 1 licensed veterinary technician with 5 years of residency.
- The Commissioner of Agriculture appoints the State Veterinarian or another veterinarian from a state department.
Board Operations
- Board members must take the oath of office within 30 days of appointment.
- A board member can serve a maximum of 2 consecutive 5-year terms.
- The board meets at least 4 times per year, and officers are elected at the last meeting of the fiscal year.
- Officers serve 1-year terms without limit on re-election.
Board Powers and Responsibilities
- The board examines applicants for licensure.
- It issues, renews, denies, suspends, or revokes veterinary licenses.
- Conducts investigations to discover violations or grounds for discipline.
- Employs personnel and appoints representatives for meetings.
- Changes rules as necessary.
Fees and Costs for Services
- Issuance or renewal of a professional corporation certificate: $150.
- National exam cost: $250.
- Inspection of veterinary practice facility: $75.
- License or limited license: $150.
- Veterinary faculty certificate: $150.
- Zoo veterinary certificate issuance/renewal: $150.
- License reinstatement: $100.
- Veterinary technician registration: $50.
- Veterinary student intern registration: $25.
- Veterinary student preceptee registration: $25.
- Late fee for license renewal: $50.
- Temporary practice permit: $150.
Licensing and Examination Facts
- Senior veterinary students cannot complete a licensure application until proof of graduation.
- North Carolina only accepts the ECFVG for licensure; PAVE is not accepted.
- The board is required to hold at least 1 examination per year.
Requirements for Licensing in North Carolina
- Must be an active, competent practitioner in good standing.
- Must have practiced at least 3 of the last 5 years.
- Must hold an active license in another state with no pending disciplinary action.
- Licensure requirements must be equivalent to North Carolina standards.
- Completion of the NCVB written exam is mandatory.
License Renewal and Violations
- Renewal is possible up to 60 days after expiration on December 31st.
- Practicing medicine contrary to board directives results in a misdemeanor, not a felony for veterinary technicians, interns, or preceptees.
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