Reading files maintained at the Division of Occupational Licensing. Other documents deemed pertinent. We also conducted interviews with employees of the Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. It is a regulatory board consisting of four licensed veterinarians and one public member. Members are appointed by the governor and approved by the legislature.
Board members serve staggered four-year terms.
Conducting disciplinary proceedings in accordance with law. The Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing provides administrative and investigative assistance to the Board of Veterinary Examiners. Administrative assistance includes budgetary services and functions such as collecting fees, maintaining files, receiving and issuing application forms, and publishing notices of examinations and meetings. Alaska Statute 08.01.065, mandates the department, with the concurrence of the board, adopt regulations to establish the amount and manner of payment of fees for applications, examinations, licenses, registration, permits, investigations, and all other fees as appropriate for the occupations covered by the statute. Alaska Statute 08.01.087 empowers the Division of Occupational Licensing with the authority to conduct an investigation on its own initiative or in response to a complaint.