340.228. Application for licensure, contents--false statements, penalty--qualifications for licensure.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

340.228. Application for licensure, contents--false statements, penalty--qualifications for licensure.

Application for licensure, contents--false statements,penalty--qualifications for licensure.

340.228. 1. Any person desiring a license to practice veterinarymedicine in the state of Missouri shall make a written application to theboard on forms to be provided by the board. The board shall provide suchforms without charge upon the applicant's request.

2. Each application shall contain a statement that is made under oathor affirmation that representations made therein are true, correct andcontain no material omissions of fact to the best knowledge and belief ofthe person making the application and whose signature shall be subscribedthereto. Any person who knowingly submits false information, informationintended to mislead the board, or omits a material fact on the applicationshall be subject to penalties provided for by the laws of this state forgiving a false statement under oath or affirmation, in addition to anyactions which the board may take pursuant to the provisions of sections340.200 to 340.330.

3. To qualify for licensure under sections 340.200 to 340.330, theapplication must show that the applicant:

(1) Is a person of good moral character;

(2) Is a graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine;

(3) Has completed a veterinary candidacy program after graduationunder the supervision of a veterinarian licensed and in good standing inany state, territory or district of the United States. The supervisingveterinarian shall submit an affidavit to the board stating that theapplicant has satisfactorily completed the veterinary candidacy program.If the applicant submits satisfactory proof that he or she has completed astudent preceptor program recognized and approved by the board beforegraduation, the board may waive the veterinary candidacy requirement; and

(4) Has passed an examination or examinations as prescribed by boardrule. The examination or examinations shall be designed to test theexaminee's knowledge of, and proficiency in, subjects and techniquescommonly taught in schools of veterinary medicine, the requirements ofsections 340.200 to 340.330, other related statutes and administrativerules and other material as determined by the board. An examinee mustdemonstrate scientific, practical and legal knowledge sufficient toestablish for the board that the examinee is competent to practiceveterinary medicine. The examination or examinations will only be given inthe English language. Applications for examination shall be in writing, ona form furnished by the board and shall include evidence satisfactory tothe board that the applicant possesses the qualifications set forth in thissection.

4. The board may require such other information and proof of aperson's fitness as it deems necessary.