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Law Number

R.R.S. Neb. 38-3335

Summary Title

Temporary License: Veterinarian Locum Tenens

Summary

When an emergency declaration is in effect or during a public health emergency or other period of need, an individual who holds an active license to practice veterinary medicine in another state can apply for and obtain a veterinarian locum tenens from the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services and may practice for up to 90 days per year in Nebraska.

Full Title

Veterinarian locum tenens; issuance; requirements; term

Full Text

When circumstances indicate a need for the issuance of a veterinarian locum tenens in the State of Nebraska, the department, with the recommendation of the board, may issue a veterinarian locum tenens to an individual who holds an active license to practice veterinary medicine and surgery in another state if the requirements regarding education and examination for licensure in that state are equal to or exceed the requirements regarding education and examination for licensure in Nebraska. A veterinarian locum tenens may be issued for a period not to exceed ninety days in any twelve-month period.

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