Mississippi § 73-39-73 - Veterinary faculty license.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 73-39-73 — Veterinary faculty license., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-39-73. Veterinary faculty license.
Faculty members employed at the College of Veterinary Medicine who are eligible for licensure shall obtain a Mississippi veterinary license. Faculty members not eligible for a Mississippi license may qualify for a Mississippi faculty license under one (1) of the following criterion: Graduate veterinarians who have completed an advanced degree at a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE); Graduate veterinarians who have completed a formal residency from an AVMA-COE accredited college of veterinary medicine, or other residency approved by the AVMA; Graduate veterinarians who are board certified in a specialty recognized by the AVMA-COE; or Graduate veterinarians who are board certified by the European Board of Veterinary Specialization. Possession of a Mississippi faculty license shall enable the holder of such license to operate as a veterinarian under the auspices of the institution for which the person is licensed. Any person holding a Mississippi faculty license desiring to practice veterinary medicine outside of the authority given by the institution shall be required to meet the requirements of the board for obtaining a valid Mississippi veterinary license.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 73-39-73 cover?
Section 73-39-73 ("Veterinary faculty license.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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