Title of Rule: WAC 246-933-250 Examination requirement and procedures, 246-933-260 Frequency and location of examinations, and 246-933-270 Examination results.

Purpose: Update language to include the name of the new national examination, eliminate redundancy, and make more clear.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.92.030.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.92.070.

Summary: Amending these rules will bring Washington state in line with the new national examination for veterinary licensure.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The examinations allowed in the current rules are no longer available. A new exam has been created and approved for use.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Karen Kelley, 1300 S.E. Quince Street, Olympia, (360) 236-4876.

Name of Proponent: Veterinary Board of Governors, Department of Health, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: WAC 246-933-250 Examination requirement and procedures, this rule explains that applicants must successfully complete both a national and state examination, and that exams may not be taken prior to six months preceding graduation.

     WAC 246-933-260 Frequency and location of examinations, this rule explains that the secretary will authorize the examination scheduled times, and that the examination fee will be forfeited if the applicant does not notify the Veterinary Board of Governors at least five business days prior to the scheduled time.

     WAC 246-933-270 Examination results, this rule explains that applicants must attain a grade that meets or exceeds the criterion-referenced passing score for the national exam and a ninety percent on the state exam, and gives instructions for retaking either of these exams.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Changes the name of the national examination, removes redundant language, and makes wording more clear.

July 24, 2000

Gail L. Zimmerman

Executive Director

OTS-4033.3

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 299B, filed 8/19/92, effective 9/19/92)

WAC 246-933-250
Examination requirement and procedures.

(((1))) In order to be licensed, any applicant for licensure must have successfully ((complete)) completed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), or the National Board Examination for Veterinary Medical Licensing (NBE), and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT)((, and)). All applicants must also pass the Washington state examination.      The Washington state examination shall consist of questions pertaining to laws regulating the practice of veterinary medicine in the state.      ((These)) The applicant may take the examinations ((may not be taken prior)) up to six months ((preceding)) prior to graduation ((of the applicant)) from a course of instruction as described in WAC 246-933-220.

     (((2) Failure to follow written or oral instructions relative to the conduct of the examination, including termination times of the examination shall be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination.

     (3) Applicants shall be required to refrain from talking to other examinees during the examination unless specifically directed or permitted to do so by a proctor.      Any applicant observed talking or attempting to give or receive information, or using unauthorized materials during any portion of the examination will be expelled from the examination and not allowed to complete it.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030.      92-17-076 (Order 299B), § 246-933-250, filed 8/19/92, effective 9/19/92; 92-03-074 (Order 235B), § 246-933-250, filed 1/14/92, effective 2/14/92; 91-02-060 (Order 108B), recodified as § 246-933-250, filed 12/28/90, effective 1/31/91; 88-08-033 (Order PM 719), § 308-151-080, filed 4/1/88; 85-03-085 (Order PL 509), § 308-151-080, filed 1/18/85.      Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030 and 18.92.070.      83-07-050 (Order PL 429), § 308-151-080, filed 3/18/83.      Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030.      80-05-032 (Order 340), § 308-151-080, filed 4/15/80.]

(1) ((The examination for veterinarians shall be scheduled at such times and places as the secretary may authorize.)) The secretary or his or her designee establishes the time and location for the veterinary examination.

     (2) ((Should)) If an applicant fails to appear for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination at the designated time and place, the applicant shall forfeit the examination fee unless the applicant has notified the ((division of professional licensing services)) Veterinary Board of Governors in writing of his or her inability to appear for the scheduled exam at least five business days ((before)) prior to the ((designated)) scheduled time.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030.      91-24-098 (Order 221B), § 246-933-260, filed 12/4/91, effective 1/4/92; 91-02-060 (Order 108B), recodified as § 246-933-260, filed 12/28/90, effective 1/31/91; 88-08-033 (Order PM 719), § 308-151-090, filed 4/1/88; 80-05-032 (Order 340), § 308-151-090, filed 4/15/80.]

(1) In order to pass the examination for licensure as a veterinarian, the applicant shall attain a grade that meets or exceeds the criterion-referenced passing ((point scaled)) score established by the National Board Examination Committee of the American Veterinary Medical Association for the ((National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test)) North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).      Additionally, the applicant must attain a minimum grade of ninety percent ((in)) on the Washington state examination.

     (2) An applicant((s)) who fails the ((National Board Examination, the Clinical Competency Test)) North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), or the Washington state examination may retake the examination that ((they)) he or she failed (((NBE, CCT or state))) by ((again)) completing an application and by submitting the reexamination fee to the ((division of professional licensing services.      Only the most recently obtained NBE, CCT, and state examination scores will be considered in an application.

     (3) An applicant who was administered the NBE or CCT prior to December 1, 1992, must have attained a minimum score of 1.5 standard deviations below the national mean of the criterion population on the respective examinations.      Applicants who were administered the Washington state examination prior to December 1, 1992, must have attained a minimum score of seventy percent)) Veterinary Board of Governors.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030.      92-17-076 (Order 299B), § 246-933-270, filed 8/19/92, effective 9/19/92; 91-24-098 (Order 221B), § 246-933-270, filed 12/4/91, effective 1/4/92; 91-02-060 (Order 108B), recodified as § 246-933-270, filed 12/28/90, effective 1/31/91; 85-07-021 (Order PL 523), § 308-151-100, filed 3/13/85; 85-03-085 (Order PL 509), § 308-151-100, filed 1/18/85.      Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030 and 18.92.070.      83-07-050 (Order PL 429), § 308-151-100, filed 3/18/83.      Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030.      80-16-023 (Order PL 358), § 308-151-100, filed 10/29/80; 80-05-032 (Order 340), § 308-151-100, filed 4/15/80.]

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