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Abandoned Animals
Q1. What is the Board’s Rule on Abandoned Animals?
Address or Name Change
How do I submit name change documents to the Board?
I recently got married and am starting the name change process. My clients will still know me by my maiden name. Do I have to change my last name on my license?
Do I need to notify the Board if my address has been changed?
Application – Veterinarian
Where do I go to apply for the NAVLE?
How do I apply for NAVLE through WV?
Where can I find a list of veterinary colleges that are accredited in WV?
What book is used for the WV Jurisprudence exam?
When can I take the WV Jurisprudence exam?
What if my state doesn’t allow notaries to stamp copies of birth certificates?
Can I email a copy of my birth certificate?
Can I submit a previous background check done for another state Board?
What documents do I have to submit along with my application?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for initial licensing fees?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer reciprocity?
How do I apply for a veterinary license online?
Application – RVT
Where can I find a list of veterinary technology programs that are accredited in WV?
Where do I go to apply for the VTNE?
What book is used for the WV Jurisprudence exam?
When can I take the WV Jurisprudence exam?
What if my state doesn’t allow notaries to stamp copies of birth certificates?
Can I email a copy of my birth certificate?
Can I submit a previous background check done for another state Board?
What documents do I have to submit along with my application?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for initial licensing fees?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer reciprocity?
How do I apply for a registration online?
Application – CAET
Can I email a copy of my birth certificate?
Can I submit a previous background check done for another state Board?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for initial licensing fees?
What documents do I have to submit along with my application?
Board Meetings
May items be added to the agenda during a meeting?
Is the Board required to take minutes for an executive session?
May the Board vote on matters while in executive session?
When may the Board go into an executive session?
Do you record minutes for Board Meetings?
Do you post an agenda for Board Meetings?
Are Board Meetings open to the public?
Complaints
Do I need to notify the Board if my license was disciplined in another state?
Can I see if a practitioner has had previous disciplinary?
What does the Board have authority to do?
When can I expect a response regarding the Board’s decision?
What is the Board’s Complaint Process?
How do I file a complaint against a practitioner?
Continuing Education
What happens if I get audited and I didn’t meet the CE requirements?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine conduct CE audits?
I graduated veterinary college and was licensed this year. When do I need to start obtaining CE?
Can extra CE hours be carried over to satisfy the next year’s CE requirements?
Can I complete all of my CE via online courses?
Can I submit CE to the Board for approval?
How do I know if my CE is WV Board approved?
How many hours of Continuing Education do I need in order to renew my CAET certification?
How can I tell whether my CE hours are scientific or practice management?
How many hours of Continuing Education do I need in order to renew my RVT registration?
How many hours of Continuing Education do I need in order to renew my veterinary license?
Controlled Substances
What are the required fields for Controlled Substance Inventory?
What are the required fields on a Controlled Substance Register?
Where can I find a list of approved DEA Reverse Distributors?
Where can I find a list of WV Controlled Drugs?
Facility Inspections and Information
Where can I find the Board’s Rules on Standards of Practice?
What are the surgery room requirements?
Can I request an extension to correct the deficiencies with my facility inspection?
How long do I have to fix deficiencies with my facility inspection?
What are the requirements for radiology equipment?
Do I need to notify the Board of new ownership?
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for facility inspection fees?
Where can I find the facility registration form?
Are there any other forms that are important pertaining to facility inspections?
Where can I find the facility inspection form?
How often are facilities inspected?
License Verification
Where can I find a list of all practitioners licensed with your Board?
I need a license verification/letter of good standing sent to another state. How do I request this?
Medical Records
Is the Board’s Medical Record Keeping Guidance Document the exact standards we will be cited on by the Board if there are complaints filed?
Can I refuse to send a client a copy of their pet’s medical record if they have an unpaid bill?
Practitioners
Can a veterinarian that is not licensed in WV practice veterinary medicine if they are not charging for the service?
Can a veterinarian refuse a prescription request?
Would an individual be permitted to provide massage to dogs within a veterinary clinic under the direct supervision of a WV licensed veterinarian?
Can an RVT euthanize?
Renewal of License/Registration/Certification
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for licensure renewal fees?
Am I still able to practice in WV periodically if I place my license inactive?
Am I still able to renew my license if I missed the renewal period?
What happens to my license if I don’t renew it?
When is the license renewal period?
Temporary License
Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer a Temporary License?
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