This bill establishes an institutional license for veterinarians employed at accredited veterinary schools in New Jersey, allowing them to practice veterinary medicine, dentistry, and surgery strictly in relation to their roles at these institutions. To obtain this license, applicants must provide documentation proving they have a veterinary degree, have passed the New Jersey Jurisprudence Examination, and have employment or an offer of employment from an accredited veterinary school. Additionally, they must certify their understanding that the license is limited to their employment functions. The bill also allows veterinary schools to submit applications for institutional licensure on behalf of their employees in a streamlined manner.
The bill mandates that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners revoke the institutional license if the veterinarian is no longer employed at an accredited veterinary school. Furthermore, veterinarians with this license must comply with existing veterinary regulations and can only receive remuneration from State, federal, or institutional funds, not from the patients they serve. This legislation aims to facilitate the practice of veterinary medicine within educational settings while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.