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)

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(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 May 26, 2025).

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

Current through Fall 2025

§ 12-315-107. Application for license's source at colorado​.gov