License by endorsement
The AVMA recognizes the need for mobility of veterinarians and veterinary technicians and encourages state authorities to adopt legislation and regulations that improve licensing portability, while protecting animal and public health. The AVMA also encourages the use of data-sharing programs between states to facilitate the efficient transfer of license information.
The AVMA endorses the use of temporary licensure for qualified applicants until approval is finalized, as well as the removal of requirements that create unnecessary barriers to licensure of qualified individuals.
The AVMA encourages states to streamline their process of license by endorsement by not requiring documentation that has already been verified by other states. The AVMA believes that an applicant should be qualified for license by endorsement when they:
- Have provided proof of a record of good standing for the state(s) in which they are licensed and have been previously licensed
- Have acceptably completed state-specific jurisprudence testing, as determined by the state where licensure is being sought