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IN Code § 25-38.1-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-7. Officers; Duties of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Sec. 7. (a) At its annual meeting, the board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and other necessary officers determined by the board. Officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is elected. There is no limitation on the number of terms an officer may serve.(b) The state veterinarian shall be the technical adviser of the board.(c) The duties of the agency include:(1) corresponding for the board;(2) keeping accounts and records of all receipts and disbursements by the board;(3) keeping records of all applications for license or registration;(4) keeping a register of all persons currently licensed or registered by the board;(5) keeping permanent records of all board proceedings; and(6) administering the veterinary investigative fund established by section 25 of this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-7.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-8. Liberal Construction of Supervisory Powers

Sec. 8. The powers granted to the board in this chapter are to enable the board to effectively supervise the practice of veterinary medicine and are to be construed liberally to accomplish this objective.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(a).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-9. Board Powers; Qualifications of Applicants

Sec. 9. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the qualifications of applicants for:(1) a license to practice veterinary medicine; and(2) registration to practice as a registered veterinary technician;in Indiana.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(b).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.20.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-10. Board Powers; Licenses and Permits

Sec. 10. The board is vested with the sole authority to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke:(1) licenses and special permits to practice veterinary medicine; and(2) registrations or special permits to practice as a registered veterinary technician;in Indiana.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(c).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-11. Board Powers; Authority to Discipline

Sec. 11. The board is vested with sole authority to discipline licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians consistent with this article and the rules adopted under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(d).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-12. Board Powers; Examinations

Sec. 12. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the following:(1) The examinations applicants are required to take.(2) The subjects to be covered on the examinations.(3) The places where and the dates on which examinations will be given.(4) The deadlines for applying to take the examinations.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(e).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.22.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-13. Continuing Education

Sec. 13. The board may establish by rule minimum standards of continuing education for the renewal of licenses to practice veterinary medicine and for the renewal of registrations as a registered veterinary technician. The rules adopted under this section must comply with IC 25-1-4-3.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(f).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-14. Standards of Professional Conduct

Sec. 14. The board shall adopt by rule standards of professional conduct for the competent practice of veterinary medicine and the competent practice of a registered veterinary technician.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(g).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.24.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-15. Investigations

Sec. 15. Subject to IC 25-1-7, the board may conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this article by:(1) licensed veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians; or(2) persons practicing veterinary medicine without a license or persons practicing as a registered veterinary technician without being registered.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(h).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-16. Inspections

Sec. 16. The board may inspect, without notice and during normal working hours, veterinary hospitals, clinics, or other establishments to determine if the veterinary hospitals, clinics, or other establishments meet the board's standards of cleanliness and sanitation as defined by the board's rules.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(i).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-17. Hearings

Sec. 17. The board may hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board. When conducting hearings, the board may administer oaths, receive evidence, make findings, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, records, or other documentary evidence and commission depositions. The board may designate one (1) or more of its members to serve as the board's hearing officer.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(j).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-18. Court Enforcement

Sec. 18. The board may bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this article or any rules adopted under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(k).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-19. Fees

Sec. 19. (a) The board shall establish by rule under IC 25-1-8 fees sufficient to implement this article, including fees for examining and licensing veterinarians and for examining and registering veterinary technicians.(b) In addition to the fee to issue or renew a license, registration, or permit, the board may establish a fee of not more than ten dollars ($10) per year for a person who holds a license or special permit as a veterinarian or a registration or special permit as a veterinary technician to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including investigating and taking action against persons who violate this article. All funds collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the veterinary investigative fund established by section 25 of this chapter.(c) The fees established under this section shall be charged and collected by the agency.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) part formerly 15-5-1.1-8(l); subsection (a) part, (b) formerly 15-5-1.1-20.2.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-20. Reciprocal Agreements

Sec. 20. The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with its counterpart boards in other states and may effect agreements by rule.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(m).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-21. Board Representation at Meetings

Sec. 21. The board may appoint one (1) or more board members to act as representatives of the board at any meeting inside or outside Indiana where representation is desirable.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(n).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-22. Support Personnel and Supplies

Sec. 22. The agency shall provide the board with full or part-time professional and clerical personnel and supplies, including printed matter and equipment, necessary to implement this article.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(o).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-23. Rules

Sec. 23. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the board considers necessary to carry out the board's duties.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(p).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-24. Seal

Sec. 24. The board may adopt an appropriate seal, which may be affixed to all license and registration certificates and other official documents of the board.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(q).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-2-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners|25-38.1-2-25. Veterinary Investigation Fund

Sec. 25. (a) The veterinary investigative fund is established to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this article. The fund shall be administered by the agency.(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund. The fund consists of money from the fee imposed under section 19(b) of this chapter.(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the total amount in the fund exceeds seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) at the end of a state fiscal year after payment of all claims and expenses, the amount that exceeds seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) reverts to the state general fund.(e) Money in the fund is continually appropriated to the agency for its use in administering and enforcing this article, conducting investigations, and taking enforcement action against persons violating this article.(f) The attorney general and the agency may enter into a memorandum of understanding to provide the attorney general with funds to conduct investigations and pursue enforcement action against violators of this article.(g) The attorney general and the agency shall present the memorandum of understanding annually to the board for review.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.26.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-2. Veterinarian Licensure Requirements

Sec. 2. To become a licensed veterinarian, a person must:(1) not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice ethically and competently;(2) not have committed an act that would have been a violation of IC 25-1-9-4 or IC 25-1-9-6;(3) pay the fees required under this article;(4) have successfully completed a program in veterinary medicine from an accredited college of veterinary medicine; and(5) have successfully completed the examinations described in section 4 of this chapter or qualify for a license without examination under section 5 of this chapter.However, a person who was licensed as a veterinarian in Indiana on August 31, 1979, is not required to meet the requirements of subdivision (4) or (5).[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-10.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.28.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-3. Application for License; Requirements and Qualifications

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this subsection, "term" refers to an academic semester, trimester, or quarter. A person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine shall make written application to the board. The application must state that the applicant is:(1) a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine; or(2) enrolled in the last term of the last year of the veterinary medical curriculum of an accredited school of veterinary medicine.If the applicant is enrolled as a last term student as described in subdivision (2), a letter from the dean of the student's veterinary school confirming that the applicant is a last term student, attesting to the satisfactory academic standing of the student, and stating the date on which the degree is expected to be conferred upon the student must accompany the application. A license to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana may not be issued until satisfactory proof has been furnished to the board either that the applicant has graduated from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, or that the applicant is the holder of an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certificate or a PAVE certificate. The application must show reasonable information and proof required by the board by rule. The application must be accompanied by the required fee.(b) If the board determines that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications, the board may grant the applicant a license. If the board determines that the applicant is not qualified to take the examination or that the applicant does not qualify for a license without examination, the executive secretary of the board shall immediately notify the applicant in writing of the finding and the grounds for the finding. Applicants found unqualified may request a hearing on the question of their qualifications.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-11.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.36.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-5. License Without Examination

Sec. 5. The board may issue a license without an examination to a qualified applicant who:(1) furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant:(A) is a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine;(B) holds an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certificate; or(C) holds a PAVE certificate;(2) for the five (5) years immediately preceding filing an application has been a practicing veterinarian licensed in a state, territory, or district of the United States that has license requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; and(3) otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-13.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.37.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-5.5. Permit Requirements; Exceptions

Sec. 5.5. (a) An individual may not act as a registered veterinary technician unless the person is registered as a veterinary technician in Indiana or has been issued a special permit by the board.(b) An individual is not required to meet the registration requirements for a registered veterinary technician under this article while the individual is:(1) a full-time student in an accredited veterinary technology program performing duties or actions assigned by faculty or staff of the accredited program; or(2) working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian to perform tasks that are an educational requirement of the accredited program.As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.30.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-6. Veterinary Technician Permit Requirements

Sec. 6. To become a registered veterinary technician, a person must:(1) not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently;(2) pay the required fees;(3) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;(4) have successfully completed four (4) years of high school education or an acceptable equivalent;(5) have either successfully completed an accredited veterinary technology program or have been a registered veterinary technician on August 31, 1981; and(6) show that the person has the necessary knowledge and skills to be a registered veterinary technician, demonstrated by successfully passing the required examinations.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 5-5-1.1-15.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.31.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-7. Veterinary Technicians; Refusal to Issue Permit; Probationary Registration; Conditions

Sec. 7. (a) The board may refuse to issue a registration or may issue a probationary registration to an applicant for registration as a registered veterinary technician under this chapter if:(1) the applicant has been disciplined by a licensing entity of another state or jurisdiction; and(2) the violation for which the applicant was disciplined has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to competently practice as a veterinary technician in Indiana.(b) Whenever issuing a probationary registration under this section, the board may impose any or a combination of the following conditions:(1) Report regularly to the board upon the matters that are the basis of the discipline of the other state or jurisdiction.(2) Limit practice to those areas prescribed by the board.(3) Continue or renew professional education.(4) Engage in community restitution or service without compensation for a number of hours specified by the board.(c) The board shall remove any limitations placed on a probationary registration issued under this section if the board finds after a hearing that the deficiency that required disciplinary action has been remedied.(d) This section does not apply to an individual who currently holds a registration certificate under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-15.1.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.32.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-8. Registration Without Examination

Sec. 8. The board may issue a registration without an examination to a qualified applicant who:(1) furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant has successfully completed an accredited veterinary technology program;(2) for the five (5) years immediately preceding filing an application has been acting as a registered veterinary technician in a state, territory, or district of the United States that has registration requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; and(3) otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-15.4.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.33.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-9. Application

Sec. 9. An applicant for registration as a registered veterinary technician shall complete an application form prescribed by the board. Each application shall be accompanied by the required registration fee and other material that the board may require by rule. Each applicant shall furnish proof to the board that the applicant meets the requirements of a registered veterinary technician under this chapter.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-16.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-10. Term of License and Registration Certificate

Sec. 10. Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license or registration certificate issued under this article is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date of issuance.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-12(g).]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.77.
IN Code § 25-38.1-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 38.1. Veterinarians|Chapter 3. Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians; Licenses, Special Permits, and Registration|25-38.1-3-11. License Renewal

Sec. 11. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued under this chapter is valid until the next renewal date described under subsection (b).(b) All licenses expire on a date set by the agency in each odd-numbered year but may be renewed by application to the board and payment of the proper renewal fee. In accordance with IC 25-1-5-4(c), the agency shall mail a notice ninety (90) days before the expiration to each licensed veterinarian. The agency shall issue a license renewal to each individual licensed under this chapter if the proper fee has been received and all other requirements for renewal of the license have been satisfied. Failure to renew a license on or before the expiration date automatically renders the license invalid without any action by the board.[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-17.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.34; P.L.177-2015, SEC.78.