WSR 15-04-113 EXPEDITED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Veterinary Board of Governors) [Filed February 3, 2015, 10:02 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-935-145 through 246-935-255 and 246-935-060, the veterinary board of governors will repeal rules and sections of rules pertaining to issuance of a veterinary technician credential through completion of five years of practical experience with a licensed veterinarian.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Judy Haenke, Program Manager, Department of Health, Veterinary Board of Governors, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 998501 [98501], AND RECEIVED BY April 6, 2015.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: SB 6745, passed by the 2010 legislature, eliminates the practical experience pathway for veterinary technicians effective July 1, 2015. After July 1, 2015, a veterinary technician applicant must complete a formal education program for animal or veterinary technology approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association. All applicants must also successfully complete the veterinary technician licensing examination. This proposal will repeal all rules and sections of rules related to the practical experience pathway for veterinary technicians that are no longer effective after July 1, 2015.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Expedited rule making is appropriate because a portion of RCW 18.92.128 statute will expire, and the board must repeal the practical experience pathway in rule due to no statutory authority effective July 1, 2015.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.92.030(2).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.92.128, chapter 123, Laws of 2010.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, veterinary board of governors, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Judy Haenke, Program Manager, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4947.
March 5 [February 3], 2015
Kathy Schmitt
Deputy Director
Office of Health
Professions and Facilities
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 09-21-022, filed 10/9/09, effective 11/9/09)
WAC 246-935-060 Eligibility for examination as veterinary technician.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the examination.
(1) Completion of an approved postsecondary educational program for animal or veterinary technology.
(a) Completion of a program for animal or veterinary technology approved by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The board approves all institutions accredited by, and in good standing with, the AVMA.
(b) Completion of a program for animal or veterinary technology approved by the Animal Health Technologist/Veterinary Technician Program Accreditation Committee (AHT/VTPAC) of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). The board approves all institutions accredited by, and in good standing with, the CVMA.
(c) Other institutions applying for board approval must meet the accreditation standards of the CVTEA. It is the responsibility of the institution to apply for approval and of a student to ascertain whether or not a school has been approved by the board.
(d) The examination may be taken no sooner than six months before graduation from the approved course of instruction.
(2) Graduation from a two-year curriculum in animal health or veterinary technology which is not accredited by the CVTEA or AHT/VTPAC plus a minimum of thirty-six months of full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s) who must attest to the completion of that experience.
(3) Award of a D.V.M. or V.M.D. degree or equivalent from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited or listed college of veterinary medicine.
(4) Registration, certification, or licensure as an animal health or veterinary technician in one or more states and thirty-six months of full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s).
(5) Completion of a course in veterinary technician education as a member of the United States military and completion of a tour of active duty as a veterinary technician or specialist.
(((6) Five years full-time experience as an unregistered assistant under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian(s) who must attest to the completion of that experience.))
REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
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