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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Initial Licensure Requirements / Application Process?
See Board Rule # 700-6-.01
- APPLICATION - Found on the board’s web-site under the link for Download Forms.
- NOTARIZED APPLICATION, $50. FEE and PHOTOGRAPH taken within last year. Any question answered “yes”, requires further documentation to be submitted. Attach an explanation if you have had any criminal convictions or charges, or sanctions by another state licensing board. The Board, at their next scheduled meeting, will review the application with required documentation. Approval of licensure is at the Board’s discretion.
- VTNE SCORES: All applicants are required to pass the VTNE. Please contact the American Association of Veterinary State Boards at 877-698-8482 or www.aavsb.org to register & pay the exam fee for the examination. If you have previously taken and passed the VTNE, please have the scores sent to the Georgia Board
- DEGREE/TRANSCRIPT: All applicants for licensure by Application/Examination must have graduated from an AVMA approved school or college. An official college transcript certifying the grades, degree conferred and the date awarded must be received in this office directly from the Registrar of the college/school.
- EXPERIENCE: All applicants for licensure by Experience/Examination must submit the Affidavit of Experience and Employment with a minimum of five years of experience assisting a licensed veterinarian.
- OTHER STATE LICENSURE CERTIFICATION: If you are or have ever been licensed in another State(s), please have that/those State(s) officially certify that license directly to the Board’s office.
- If your name has changed since you attended school, please make a note on the application advising of your former name(s) so we can match-up the documents with your application.
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2. Does Georgia have licensure by Endorsement/Reciprocity?
The Board may issue a certificate of registration to an applicant if the applicant is has a current valid license in good standing in another state. Verification of licensure must be sent from the state where the registration is held directly to the Board office.
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3. How long does it take to receive a license?
From the time we are in receipt of a completed application which does not require board review, it takes approximately 10 – 15 working days for your license to be issued.
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4. What are the education requirements for licensure?
See Board Rule # 700-6-.01
The applicant must be a graduate of a Veterinary Technician program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association; however, the Board will review all other programs on an individual basis.
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5. Who provides the examination?
American Association of Veterinary State Boards (www.aavsb.org; 877-698-8482)
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6. Is a state law exam required?
No, a law exam is not required.
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7. Is there a form to use to apply for the exam?
You must contact American Association of Veterinary State Boards (www.aavsb.org; 877-698-8482)
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8. How long do I have to take the exam after completion of the education requirement?
Not specified in Georgia laws or rules.
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9. Who schedules the examination?
American Association of Veterinary State Boards (www.aavsb.org; 877-698-8482)
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10. Is it an international exam?
Please contact the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (www.aavsb.org; 877-698-8482)
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11. How long are my scores good?
Please see Board Rule 700-6-.01(3)(a)
Five years
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12. How many times can I take the exam?
Please see Board Rule 700-6-.01(4)
An applicant cannot take the exam more than three times without review and approval by the board.
13. How long does it take to receive scores?
Please contact the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (www.aavsb.org; 877-698-8482)
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14. Is there a wait time to retake an exam?
Please contact the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (www.aavsb.org; 877-698-8482)
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15. Does the Board approve eligibility for the exam?
Yes
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16. Can I get a temporary license?
The Georgia Board does not issue a temporary license
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17. When do I renew my license?
See Board Rule 700-6-.01
Renewal is required by March 31 of the even number years.
Late renewal allowed from January 1 of the odd year following the renewal year through March 31 of the odd year following renewal.
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18. What are the Continuing Education Requirements for license renewal?
See Board Rule 700-7-.04
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19. What happens if I do not renew my license?
Your license will expire and be placed on Lapsed/Late Renewal status on March 31 of even-numbered years. You should not practice until your license has been renewed and returned to Active status. If you fail to renew your license by March 31st of following year (odd-numbered year), your license will be lapsed and you will be required to reinstate your license which will require the full application process.
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20. What are the requirements to reinstate my license?
Reinstatement of a Vet Tech license requires the full application process for an initial license as described in Question #1.
- APPLICATION - Found on the board’s web-site under the link for Download Forms.
- NOTARIZED APPLICATION, $50. FEE and PHOTOGRAPH taken within last year. Any question answered “yes”, requires further documentation to be submitted. Attach an explanation if you have had any criminal convictions or charges, or sanctions by another state licensing board. The Board, at their next scheduled meeting, will review the application with required documentation. Approval of licensure is at the Board’s discretion.
- VTNE SCORES: All applicants are required to pass the VTNE. Please contact the American Association of Veterinary State Boards at 877-698-8482 or www.aavsb.org to register & pay the exam fee for the examination. If you have previously taken and passed the VTNE, please have the scores sent to the Georgia Board
- DEGREE/TRANSCRIPT: All applicants for licensure by Application/Examination must have graduated from an AVMA approved school or college. An official college transcript certifying the grades, degree conferred and the date awarded must be received in this office directly from the Registrar of the college/school.
- EXPERIENCE: All applicants for licensure by Experience/Examination must submit the Affidavit of Experience and Employment with a minimum of five years of experience assisting a licensed veterinarian.
- OTHER STATE LICENSURE CERTIFICATION: If you are or have ever been licensed in another State(s), please have that/those State(s) officially certify that license directly to the Board’s office.
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21. What is the Scope of Practice for Veterinary Technicians?
Please see Board Rule 700-14
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22. Where can I find information about Veterinary Assistants?
The Georgia Board does not license or register Veterinary Assistants.
Please see Board Rule 700-15 for the practice allowed and the levels of supervision required by a licensed veterinarian.
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23. Frequently Used Acronyms
NBVME – National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
ECFVG – Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduate
AVMA – American Veterinary Medical Association
GVMA – Georgia Veterinary Medical Association
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