C.R.S. Section 12-315-107
Application for license

  • qualifications
  • rules

(1)

Any person twenty-one years of age or older desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall apply for the license in a manner approved by the board.

(2)

In the application for licensure, the applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant has:

(a)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary medicine; or

(II)

Graduated from a nonaccredited school of veterinary medicine and received a certificate from a national program approved by the board that assesses educational equivalency of graduates from nonaccredited schools of veterinary medicine; and

(b)

Passed an examination approved by the board by rule.

(3)

The board may deny a license or may grant a license subject to terms of probation if the board determines that an applicant for a license:

(a)

Does not possess the qualifications required by this part 1;

(b)

Has engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline pursuant to section 12-315-112 (1);

(c)

Has been disciplined in another state or jurisdiction with respect to the applicant’s license to practice veterinary medicine in that state or jurisdiction; or

(d)

Has not actively practiced veterinary medicine for the two-year period immediately preceding the date of receipt of the application or has not otherwise maintained continued competence, as determined by the board.

(4)

If the board denies a license to an applicant or grants a license subject to terms of probation, the applicant may seek review of the board’s decision pursuant to section 24-4-104 (9); except that, by accepting a license that is subject to probationary terms, the applicant waives any remedies available pursuant to section 24-4-104 (9).

Source: Section 12-315-107 — Application for license - qualifications - rules, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑315‑101
Short title
12‑315‑102
Legislative declaration
12‑315‑103
Applicability of common provisions
12‑315‑104
Definitions
12‑315‑105
License requirements and exceptions - definitions - rules
12‑315‑106
Board of veterinary medicine - creation - powers - rules
12‑315‑107
Application for license - qualifications - rules
12‑315‑108
Academic license
12‑315‑109
License by endorsement
12‑315‑110
License renewal - waiver - rules - continuing education
12‑315‑111
Inactive license
12‑315‑112
Discipline of licensees
12‑315‑113
Hearing procedure - judicial review
12‑315‑114
Unauthorized practice - penalties
12‑315‑115
Abandonment of animals - definition
12‑315‑116
Veterinary students and veterinary student preceptors
12‑315‑117
Emergency care or treatment
12‑315‑118
Repeal of article - subject to review
12‑315‑119
Veterinary records in custody of animal care providers - definition - rules
12‑315‑120
Reporting requirements - immunity for reporting - veterinary-patient-client privilege inapplicable
12‑315‑121
Corporate structure for the practice of veterinary medicine - definitions
12‑315‑122
Veterinary premises - licensed veterinarian responsible for veterinary medical decisions
12‑315‑123
Veterinary peer health assistance program - fees - administration - rules
12‑315‑124
Evaluations of licensees - behavioral health - mental health - physical conditions
12‑315‑125
Confidential agreement to limit practice
12‑315‑126
Prescriptions - limitations
12‑315‑201
Additional board duties - rules - repeal
12‑315‑202
Registration required - rules
12‑315‑203
Application for veterinary technician registration - qualifications - provisional registration - fee - rules - repeal
12‑315‑204
Use of title restricted
12‑315‑205
Veterinary technicians - registration by endorsement
12‑315‑206
Expiration, renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation of a registration - inactive status - rules - definition
12‑315‑207
Discipline of a registered veterinary technician - repeal
12‑315‑208
Examination of registrants - behavioral health - mental health - physical conditions
12‑315‑209
Duties of licensed veterinarian - direction and supervision of veterinary technician - rules
12‑315‑210
Unauthorized practice - penalties
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-315-107’s source at colorado​.gov