Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 15. Maryland Department of Agriculture |
Subtitle 14. BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS |
Chapter 15.14.13. Qualifications for Examination and Registration of a Veterinary Technician |
Sec. 15.14.13.02. Definitions
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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) AAVSB means the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.
(2) AVMA means the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(3) "Board" means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
(4) Candidate for graduation means a student who:
(a) Is within approximately 3 months of graduating college with a degree in veterinary technology; and
(b) Has a letter sent from the college to the Boards office, indicating the students expected date of graduation.
(5) "Committee" means the Veterinary Technician Committee of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
(6) "Maryland State Veterinary Technician Examination" means both the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and the State Board Examination for becoming a registered veterinary technician.
(7) PES means the Professional Examination Service.
(8) "Registered veterinary technician" means a person who is registered with the Board as a veterinary technician.
(9) VTNE means the Veterinary Technician National Examination.