2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-1,165 — Veterinary technician; license; requirements; renewal; continuing competency requirements.

Section 71-1,165
Veterinary technician; license; requirements; renewal; continuing competency requirements.

(1) To be a veterinary technician in this state, an individual shall meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association approved veterinary technician program and receive a passing score on the national examination for such program as determined by the board;

(b) On July 13, 2000, be an approved animal technician certified under sections 71-1,168 to 71-1,185 as such sections existed prior to such date; or

(c) Have at least five years or more full-time experience working with a veterinarian, be employed by a veterinarian on July 13, 2000, and within three years after such date receive a passing score on the national examination described in subdivision (1)(a) of this section as determined by the board.

(2) A veterinary technician license shall be renewed biennially. Each licensed veterinary technician shall be required to complete continuing competency activities as required by the board pursuant to section 71-161.09 as a prerequisite for the licensee's next subsequent license renewal.

Source:

Laws 2000, LB 833, § 6

Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 25

Laws 2003, LB 242, § 57

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska