Can a temporary veterinary license be renewed? - ANSWER-Once more in a calendar
year
Can the Board suspend a license if it is found that the licensee has failed to pay child
support? - ANSWER-The Board shall suspend and/or deny a renewal of a license upon
receipt of a final order suspending a license under Chapter 232 of Texas Family Code
for failure to pay child support and/or where the Office of the Attorney General has
notified the Board to suspend and/or not renew a license for failure to pay child support.
Does the Board license by endorsement? - ANSWER-No
For how long is a temporary veterinary license valid? - ANSWER-30 days
How long is a temporary veterinary license issued during a state of disaster valid? -
ANSWER-120 days
Under what circumstances will the board refund the exam fees for the SBE, LVTE, or
EDPE? - ANSWER-1. provides notice of not less than fourteen (14) days before the
date of the examination, that the applicant is unable to take the examination.
2. is unable to take the examination because of an emergency.
What are the complete qualification for an equine dental provider license? - ANSWER-
1. Has obtained at least a passing score of 85 on the EDPE.
2. Is certified by the International Association of Equine Dentists or other Board-
approved entity.
What are the complete requirements for becoming an LVT? - ANSWER-1. Is at least 18
years old.
2. Has obtained at least a passing score on the VTNE and/or the LVTE.
3. Is a graduate of a Veterinary Technician Program.
4. A person must first take and pass the VTNE in order to apply for the LVTE.
What are the four circumstances that allow for a temporary veterinary license during a
state of disaster? - ANSWER-1. The applicant must complete an Application for
Temporary Emergency License.
2. The Board will verify that the veterinarian is licensed in the states indicated in the
Application and will confirm good standing.
3. The applicant must file an application with the Texas Department of Public Safety for
a controlled substances registration.
4. An application fee and the SBE are waived
What are the graduate requirements for an applicant for veterinary license and to sit for
the NAVLE? - ANSWER-is a graduate of: