Section 34-29-86 – Disposition of Abandoned Animals; Notice to Owner or Agent; Financial Liability of Owner or Agent.
Section 34-29-86 Disposition of abandoned animals; notice to owner or agent; financial liability of owner or agent. (a) Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for the treatment, boarding, or other care which shall be unclaimed by its owner or his or her agent for a period of more than 10 days […]
Section 34-29-87 – Partnership or Employment in Practice of Veterinary Medicine Not to Be for Nonlicensed Persons; Exceptions.
Section 34-29-87 Partnership or employment in practice of veterinary medicine not to be for nonlicensed persons; exceptions. (a) Whenever the practice of veterinary medicine is carried on by a partnership, all partners shall be either licensed or holders of temporary licenses to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Alabama. (b) It shall be unlawful […]
Section 34-29-72 – Application; Qualifications; Faculty License.
Section 34-29-72 Application; qualifications; faculty license. (a) Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall make written application in the English language to the board. The application shall show that the applicant is at least 21 years old, is a graduate of an accredited veterinary school, is a citizen of […]
Section 34-29-73 – Examination Procedures.
Section 34-29-73 Examination procedures. (a) The board shall hold at least two examinations and may hold additional examinations as it deems necessary. The executive director or his or her designee shall give appropriate public notice of the time and place of the examination at least 120 days in advance of the date set forth for […]
Section 34-29-74 – Issuance of License Without Written Examination to Certain Applicants.
Section 34-29-74 Issuance of license without written examination to certain applicants. The board may issue a license without a written examination to a qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that he or she is a graduate of an accredited veterinary school and who has been for the five years immediately prior to filing his or […]
Section 34-29-75 – Expiration and Renewal of Licenses; Suspension for Nonrenewal.
Section 34-29-75 Expiration and renewal of licenses; suspension for nonrenewal. All licenses shall expire annually on December 31 of each year but may be renewed by application to the board showing fulfillment of continuing education requirements and payment of a renewal fee established and published by the board. The continuation of practice after the expiration […]
Section 34-29-76 – License Required – Certain Acts Prohibited.
Section 34-29-76 License required – Certain acts prohibited. No person shall practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology unless the person holds an active license to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in the State of Alabama and in addition: (1) No person shall use the name or title of licensed veterinarian when the person has […]
Section 34-29-77 – License Required – Certain Acts Not Prohibited.
Section 34-29-77 License required – Certain acts not prohibited. No person shall practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in the State of Alabama who is not a currently and validly licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician or the holder of a temporary permit issued by the board. This article shall not be construed to prohibit […]
Section 34-29-62 – Legislative Intent.
Section 34-29-62 Legislative intent. In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of the State of Alabama against unqualified or incompetent practice of veterinary medicine, it is hereby declared that the right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant to persons possessed of the personal […]
Section 34-29-78 – Injunction Against Unauthorized Practice of Veterinary Medicine.
Section 34-29-78 Injunction against unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine. The board or any citizen of this state may bring action in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County to enjoin any person from practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit. If the court finds that the person is violating or is threatening […]