The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the certification of veterinary technicians in Arizona by introducing an alternative pathway for certification. Under the current law, applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of graduation from a two-year veterinary technology program. The bill would allow applicants to instead submit a record of five years of on-the-job training under the supervision of an established nonprofit that works with animals and partners with a veterinary school, or five years of direct supervision by a licensed veterinarian. This alternative route would also require the Board to adopt rules governing the hours required for each skill learned during this training.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the supervised work or training must be approved by the Board and include a description of the skills developed, along with the signature of the supervising veterinarian. This change aims to provide more flexibility in the certification process while maintaining standards for veterinary technician training. The current requirements for educational qualifications would remain unchanged for those who choose the traditional route.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-2242
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-2242