Important  to  Know

HURRICANE FLORENCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
For veterinarians & technicians not licensed in NC and are interested in volunteering their service, the Board is processing Temporary Emergency Licenses.  Request application from janice@ncvmb.org  (P) 919.854.5601

If you are able to offer lodging for these volunteers, please contact the Board office.

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EFFECTIVE: 2020 Renewals
Continuing Education - Two (2) hours of CE on the 'abuse of controlled substances' will be required per renewal cycle. This includes both veterinarians and technicians.

Starting with the 2019 renewal 2% of all licensees and registrants will be audited for proof of obtaining their CE. This is a random audit and you will be informed at the time of your renewal if you need to submit proof of your CE.

Veterinary License

• Expires annually
• RENEWAL STATUS: License is ACTIVE until December 31st; ACTIVE/IMPENDING from January 1st - January 31st; ACTIVE/LATE February 1st - February 29th; REVOKED on March 1st
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year - Ten (10) on-line hours of training will be accepted during each renewal, however, five (5) of those hours will need to be 'interactive'. Minumum CE Standards .0206
  
  
  
  

Veterinary Technician Registration

• Expires biennially (every 2 years) at the end of the year; renewal time is dependent upon the initial year of registration
• RENEWAL STATUS: License is ACTIVE until December 31st; ACTIVE/IMPENDING from January 1st - January 31st; ACTIVE/LATE February 1st - February 29th; REVOKED on March 1st
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: Proof of twelve (12) hours required every two (2) years - Six (6) on-line hours of training will be accepted during each renewal, however, three (3) of those hours will need to be 'interactive'.
  Minumum CE Standards .0206

EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2018
§ 90-106. Prescriptions and labeling.
(a3) Limitation on Prescriptions Upon Initial Consultation for Acute Pain.
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