District Of Columbia § 3-1208.62 - Qualifications for license to practice veterinary medicine.

Is a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine approved by the Board;

Has passed an examination as prescribed by the Board to determine the person’s competence to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine; and

Has not been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or animal cruelty.

Submitted a properly completed application and paid the requisite application fees; and

Demonstrated that he or she has passed an examination in a state or territory of the United States where the requirements for licensure are deemed by the Board to be substantially equivalent to those in the District; and

Demonstrated that he or she has maintained a license in good standing and has practiced continuously in the jurisdiction for the 12 months preceding the date of application.

Graduated from a school of veterinary medicine that is accredited by the jurisdiction in which it is located;

Submitted proper credentials to the Board as may be determined in rules issued by the Mayor; and

Passed a written examination as required by the Board to determine the person’s competency to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine.