DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS  
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE  
VETERINARY MEDICINE - GENERAL RULES  
(By authority conferred on the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections  
16145, 16215, 16287, and 18813 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL  
333.16145, 333.16215, 333.16287, and 333.18813, and Executive Reorganization Order  
Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and  
445.2030)  
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS  
R 338.4901 Definitions.  
Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:  
(a) “Animal patient” means an animal as defined in section 18802(2) of the code, MCL  
333.18802.  
(b) "Board" means the Michigan board of veterinary medicine created in section 18821  
of the code, MCL 333.18821.  
(c) "Client" means an owner, as defined in section 18802(3) of the code, MCL  
333.18802, or a responsible party of the animal patient.  
(d) "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.  
(e) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.  
(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.  
History: 1979 ACS 8, Eff. Nov. 25, 1981; 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4901a Telehealth services.  
Rule 1a. (1) A veterinarian providing a telehealth service shall do all of the following:  
(a) Ensure that the client knows the identity and contact information of the veterinarian  
providing the telehealth service. Upon request, the veterinarian shall provide his or her  
licensure information including the name of the state where he or she is licensed and his  
or her license number.  
(b) Ensure that the technology method and equipment used to provide telehealth  
services complies with all current privacy-protection laws.  
(c) Employ sound professional judgment to determine whether using telehealth is an  
appropriate method for delivering medical advice or treatment to the animal patient.  
(d) Have sufficient, current knowledge of the animal patient to render telehealth  
services demonstrated by satisfying 1 of the following:  
(i) Except in the case of an emergency, have recently examined the animal patient in  
person.  
(ii) Have conducted medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the  
group of animal patients is kept.  
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(e) Act within the scope of his or her practice.  
(f) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person veterinary  
care service.  
(g) Make himself or herself readily available to the animal patient for follow up  
veterinary services or ensure there is another suitable provider available for follow up  
care.  
(2) Consent for medical advice and treatment shall be obtained before providing a  
telehealth service pursuant to section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.  
(3) Evidence of consent for medical advice and treatment must be maintained in the  
animal patient’s medical record.  
(4) A veterinarian providing a telehealth service may prescribe a drug if the veterinarian  
is a prescriber acting within the scope of his or her practice and in compliance with  
section 16285 of the code, MCL 333.16285.  
History: 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
PART 2. EXAMINATION AND EDUCATION  
R 338.4902 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4903 Examination; approval and adoption; passing score.  
Rule 3. (1) The board approves and adopts the North American Veterinary Licensing  
Examination (NAVLE) developed by the International Council for Veterinary  
Assessment (ICVA) or its successor organization.  
(2) The passing score for the NAVLE is the score determined by the ICVA or its  
successor organization.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22,  
2023.  
R 338.4904 Approval of veterinary colleges; adoption of standards.  
Rule 4. (1) The board approves and adopts by reference the standards for Accrediting  
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine adopted by the American Veterinary Medical  
Association (AVMA) Council on Education entitled "Accreditation Policies and  
Procedures of the AVMA Council on Education," September 2020, revised December  
2020.  
(2) A copy of the “Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on  
Education” is available at https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/coe_pp-July-  
2021.pdf. A copy is available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per  
page from the Board of Veterinary Medicine, Bureau of Professional Licensing,  
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Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670,  
Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
PART 3. LICENSURE  
R 338.4905 Licensure by examination; requirements.  
Rule 5. An applicant for a veterinary license by examination shall submit a completed  
application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee. In  
addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules  
promulgated under the code, an applicant shall satisfy both of the following:  
(a) Have satisfied 1 of the following educational requirements:  
(i) Graduated from a veterinary college that satisfies the requirements of R 338.4904.  
(ii) Obtained a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary  
Graduates (ECFVG) of the AVMA.  
(iii) Obtained a certificate from the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary  
Education Equivalence (PAVE) from the American Association of Veterinary State  
Boards (AAVSB).  
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4906 Licensure by endorsement; requirements.  
Rule 6. An applicant for a veterinary license by endorsement shall hold a license in good  
standing and be actively practicing in another state or province of Canada and submit a  
completed application on a form provided by the department together with the required  
fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules  
promulgated under the code, an applicant shall satisfy all of the requirements as noted by  
(√) below:  
(a) An applicant who is licensed Licensed for less than 5  
Licensed 5 years or more.  
in another state.  
years.  
(i)  
Establish that he or she is  
of good moral character  
as defined under 1974  
PA 381, MCL 338.41 to  
338.47.  
√
√
(ii)  
Submit fingerprints as  
required under section  
16174(3) of the code,  
MCL 333.16174.  
√
√
√
(iii) Have satisfied 1 of the  
following requirements:  
(A) Graduated from a  
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veterinary college that  
satisfies R 338.4904.  
(B) Obtained a  
certificate from the  
ECFVG of the AVMA.  
(C) Obtained a  
certificate from the  
PAVE from the AAVSB.  
(iv) Have achieved a passing  
score on the examination  
adopted under R  
√
√
338.4903.  
(v)  
Comply with both of the  
following:  
√
(A) Disclose each  
license, registration, or  
certification in a health  
profession or specialty  
issued by any other state,  
the United States  
military, the federal  
government, or another  
country on the  
application form.  
(B) Satisfy the  
requirements of section  
16174(2) of the code,  
MCL 333.16174, which  
includes verification  
from the issuing entity  
showing that disciplinary  
proceedings are not  
pending against the  
applicant and sanctions  
are not in force at the  
time of application.  
(b) An applicant who is licensed Licensed for less than 5  
Licensed 5 years or more.  
in a province of Canada.  
years.  
(i)  
Establish that he or she is  
of good moral character  
as defined under 1974  
PA 381, MCL 338.41 to  
338.47.  
√
√
(ii)  
Submit fingerprints as  
required under section  
16174(3) of the code,  
√
√
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MCL 333.16174.  
(iii) Have satisfied 1 of the  
following requirements:  
(A) Graduated from a  
veterinary college that  
satisfies R 338.4904.  
(B) Obtained a  
√
√
certificate from the  
ECFVG of the AVMA.  
(C) Obtained a  
certificate from the  
PAVE from the AAVSB.  
(iv) Have achieved a passing  
score on the examination  
adopted under R  
√
√
338.4903.  
(v)  
Comply with both of the  
following:  
√
(A) Disclose each  
license, registration, or  
certification in a health  
profession or specialty  
issued by any other state,  
the United States  
military, the federal  
government, or another  
country on the  
application form.  
(B) Satisfy the  
requirements of section  
16174(2) of the code,  
MCL 333.16174, which  
includes verification  
from the issuing entity  
showing that disciplinary  
proceedings are not  
pending against the  
applicant and sanctions  
are not in force at the  
time of application.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6,  
Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4907 Educational limited license; requirements; limitations.  
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Rule 7. (1) An applicant for an educational limited license shall submit a completed  
application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In  
addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules  
promulgated under the code, an applicant shall meet both of the following:  
(a) Achieve a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.  
(b) Be admitted as a student to a postgraduate training program at a college of  
veterinary medicine that satisfies the requirements of R 338.4904.  
(2) The holder of an educational limited license shall not do either of the following:  
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine outside of his or her postgraduate  
training program in the college of veterinary medicine approved by the board for the  
training.  
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the  
private practice of veterinary medicine.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4907a Clinical academic limited license requirements; limitations.  
Rule 7a. (1) An applicant for a clinical academic limited license shall submit a  
completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite  
fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules  
promulgated under the code, the applicant shall have been appointed to the academic  
faculty of a Michigan college of veterinary medicine that is approved by the board  
pursuant to R 338.4904.  
(2) A clinical academic limited license authorizes the holder to engage in the practice of  
veterinary medicine only to the extent necessary to fulfill his or her employment  
obligations as a clinical instructor at a college of veterinary medicine approved by the  
board. The holder of a clinical academic limited license shall not do either of the  
following:  
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine outside of the limitations specified by  
the college of veterinary medicine at the time of appointment to the academic faculty and  
in conjunction with the application for limited license.  
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the  
private practice of veterinary medicine.  
History: 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4907b Senior student limited license requirements; limitations.  
Rule 7b. (1) An applicant for a senior student limited license issued pursuant to section  
18812(1) of the code, MCL 333.18812, shall submit a completed application on a form  
provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition to meeting the  
requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated under the code, the  
applicant must be a senior student in a doctor of veterinary medicine program at a college  
of veterinary medicine approved by the board pursuant to R 338.4904 and satisfy all of  
the following:  
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(a) Provide a letter of enrollment as a senior student in good standing from the dean of  
a veterinary school approved by the board pursuant to R 338.4904.  
(b) Achieve a passing score on the examination adopted in R 338.4903.  
(c) Submit a form provided by the department that contains the name and signature of  
the Michigan-licensed supervising veterinarian acknowledging assumption of the  
supervisory responsibilities included in section 18802(4) of the code, MCL 333.18802.  
(2) A senior student limited licensee shall not do either of the following:  
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine except under the supervision of the  
Michigan-licensed veterinarian who signed the form submitted to the department  
pursuant to subrule (1)(c) of this rule.  
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the  
private practice of veterinary medicine.  
(3) The senior student limited license is granted for 1 year and may not be renewed.  
History: 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4907c Graduate of nonapproved veterinary education program limited  
license; requirements; limitations.  
Rule 7c. (1) An applicant for a graduate of a nonapproved veterinary education program  
limited license issued pursuant to section 18812(2) of the code, MCL 333.18812, shall  
submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the  
requisite fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative  
rules promulgated under the code, the applicant shall satisfy all of the following:  
(a) Provide proof that he or she is a graduate of a veterinary education program. If  
documentation submitted pursuant to this subrule is in a language other than English, an  
original, official translation must also be submitted.  
(b) Submit a form provided by the department that contains the name and signature of  
the Michigan-licensed supervising veterinarian acknowledging assumption of the  
supervisory responsibilities included in section 18802(4) of the code, MCL 333.18802.  
(2) A graduate of a nonapproved veterinary education program limited licensee shall not  
do either of the following:  
(a) Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine except under the supervision of the  
Michigan-licensed veterinarian who signed the form submitted to the department  
pursuant to subrule (1)(b) of this rule.  
(b) Hold himself or herself out to the public as being independently engaged in the  
private practice of veterinary medicine.  
(3) The graduate of a nonapproved education program limited license is granted for 1  
year and may not be renewed.  
History: 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4908 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
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R 338.4909 Relicensure.  
Rule 9. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed may be relicensed under section  
16201(3) or (4) of the code, as applicable, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant meets the  
requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated under the code and  
satisfies the following requirements as indicted by a (√) below:  
(a) For an applicant who has let his or her Lapsed  
Michigan license lapse and is not currently 0-3 years  
licensed in another state or province of  
Canada.  
Lapsed more  
than 3 years  
(i)  
Submit a completed application on a √  
form provided by the department,  
together with the required fee.  
Establish that he or she is of good √  
moral character as defined under  
1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to  
338.47.  
√
√
(ii)  
(iii)  
(iv)  
Submit fingerprints as required  
under section 16174(3) of the code,  
MCL 333.16174.  
Submit proof of having completed √  
45 hours of continuing education that  
√
√
satisfy the requirements of  
338.4933.  
R
(v)  
Pass the examination approved  
pursuant to R 338.4903 within 1 year  
of submitting the application for  
relicensure.  
An applicant who is or has ever been √  
licensed, registered, or certified in a  
health profession or specialty by any  
other state, the United States  
military, the federal government, or  
another country, shall do both of the  
following:  
√
√
(vi)  
(A)  
Disclose each license,  
registration, or certification on the  
application form.  
(B) Satisfy the requirements of  
section 16174(2) of the code, MCL  
333.16174,  
verification from the issuing entity  
showing that disciplinary  
which  
includes  
proceedings are not pending against  
the applicant and sanctions are not in  
force at the time of application.  
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(b) For an applicant who has let his or her Lapsed  
Michigan license lapse and is currently 0-3 years  
licensed in another state or province of  
Canada.  
Lapsed more than  
3 years  
(i)  
Submit a completed application on a √  
form provided by the department,  
together with the required fee.  
Establish that he or she is of good √  
moral character as defined under  
1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to  
338.47.  
√
√
(ii)  
(iii) Submit fingerprints as required under  
section 16174(3) of the code, MCL  
333.16174.  
√
√
(iv)  
Submit proof of having completed 45 √  
hours of continuing education that  
satisfy the requirements of  
338.4933.  
R
(v)  
An applicant who is or has ever been √  
licensed, registered, or certified in a  
health profession or specialty by any  
other state, the United States  
military, the federal government, or  
another country, shall do both of the  
following:  
√
(A)  
Disclose each license,  
registration, or certification on the  
application form.  
(B) Satisfy the requirements of  
section 16174(2) of the code, MCL  
333.16174,  
verification from the issuing entity  
showing that disciplinary  
which  
includes  
proceedings are not pending against  
the applicant and sanctions are not in  
force at the time of application.  
(2) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by  
another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the  
disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of  
the code, MCL 333.16174.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
PART 4. SUPERVISION AND DELEGATION  
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R 338.4910 Supervision of veterinary technician or limited licensee by veterinarian;  
delegation to and supervision of a veterinary student or veterinary assistant.  
Rule 10. (1) A veterinarian who is supervising a veterinary technician or limited  
licensee shall provide the supervision included in section 18802(4) of the code, MCL  
333.18802, which requires that degree of close physical proximity necessary for the  
supervising veterinarian to directly observe and monitor the performance of the  
veterinary technician or limited licensee to ensure that the technician’s or limited  
licensee’s performance is within the scope of the order, assignment, or prescription of the  
veterinarian and being performed with the skill expected by the supervising veterinarian.  
(2) A veterinarian may delegate the performance of an act, task, or function that falls  
within the practice of veterinary medicine to a veterinary student or veterinary assistant  
who is qualified to perform the act, task, or function if the veterinarian complies with  
both of the following:  
(a) Before delegating an act, task, or function that falls within the practice of veterinary  
medicine, the veterinarian shall first examine the animal patient on which the delegated  
act, task, or function is to be performed and determine the appropriate treatment for the  
animal patient.  
(b) As permitted by section 16215(6) of the code, MCL 333.16215, the delegating  
veterinarian shall maintain the degree of close proximity necessary to observe, monitor,  
and provide the supervision required for the supervising veterinarian to directly observe  
and monitor the performance of the veterinary student or veterinary assistant to ensure  
that the student’s or assistant’s performance is within the scope of the order, assignment,  
or prescription of the veterinarian and being performed with the skill expected by the  
supervising veterinarian.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
R 338.4911 Limitations on delegation; veterinarian supervision of delegatee's  
performance.  
Rule 11. (1) Except as limited by section 16215(1) of the code, MCL 333.16215, a  
veterinarian may delegate the performance of an act, task, or function that falls within the  
practice of veterinary medicine to an individual who is otherwise qualified to perform the  
act, task, or function.  
(2) Before delegating an act, task, or function that falls within the practice of veterinary  
medicine, the veterinarian shall first examine the animal patient on which the delegated  
act, task, or function is to be performed and determine the appropriate treatment for the  
animal patient.  
(3) The delegating veterinarian shall observe, monitor, and supervise the delegatee’s  
performance to the extent necessary to ensure that the delegatee’s performance is within  
the scope of the delegation given and being performed with the skill expected by the  
delegating veterinarian.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
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R 338.4912 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS.  
R 338.4913 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4914 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4914a Rescinded.  
History: 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4915 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4916 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS.  
R 338.4917 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1990 AACS.  
R 338.4918 Rescinded.  
History: 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
R 338.4919 Rescission.  
Rule 19. R 287.1, R 287.451 to R 287.459, and R 287.461 of the  
Administrative Code, appearing on pages 1380 to 1383 of the 1979  
Administrative Code, are rescinded.  
Michigan  
Michigan  
History: 1981 AACS.  
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R 338.4920 Rescinded.  
History: 1990 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
PART 5. MEDICAL RECORDS  
R 338.4921 Medical records; requirements.  
Rule 21. (1) A veterinarian who practices veterinary medicine in this state shall maintain  
a medical record for each animal patient, herd, flock, or other group of animals that  
accurately reflects the veterinarian's evaluation and treatment of the animal patient or  
group of animals rendered in person or through a telehealth service. Entries in the  
medical record must be made in a timely fashion.  
(2) Records must be legible and retrievable. A record may be maintained in either a  
written, electronic, audio, or photographic format.  
(3) A record for an individual animal patient, group, herd, flock, or other group of  
animals must document all of the following:  
(a) Identification including, but not limited to, a tattoo, tag number, lot number, pen  
number, age, name, markings, sex, and species, as available.  
(b) Date of the last veterinary service.  
(c) Name, address, and telephone number of the client.  
(d) Location of the animal patient or patients, if not at the location of the veterinary  
practice.  
(e) Reason for the contact including, but not limited to, the case history, problem or signs  
of a problem, and whether the contact was a routine health visit or an emergency call.  
(f) Vaccination history, if known.  
(g) Results of the physical examination and a list of abnormal findings.  
(h) Laboratory reports and other reports, if known.  
(i) Diagnostic procedures utilized and the reports that pertain to these procedures.  
(j) Procedures performed including, but not limited to, surgery and rectal palpations.  
(k) Daily progress notes, if hospitalized.  
(l) Informed consent, if appropriate.  
(m) Diagnostic options and treatment plans.  
(n) Any client communication deemed relevant.  
(o) Prescribed medication.  
(4) Records must be maintained for a minimum of 7 years from the date of the last  
veterinary service.  
(5) Medical records are confidential and must not be released without the consent of the  
client or as required to protect public health or by law.  
(6) Copies of complete medical records must be provided upon written or oral request  
from the client.  
History: 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2023.  
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R 338.4922 Rescinded.  
History: 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
R 338.4923 Rescinded.  
History: 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
R 338.4924 Rescinded.  
History: 2011 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
PART 6. LICENSE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION  
R 338.4931 License renewal; continuing education.  
Rule 31. (1) Beginning with licenses that expire on December 31, 2022, and for all  
renewals thereafter, an applicant for license renewal shall have completed at least 45  
hours of continuing education that satisfy the requirements of R 338.4933 in the 3 years  
preceding the application for renewal.  
(2) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of  
compliance with the requirements of this rule. The department may require a licensee to  
submit evidence to demonstrate compliance with this rule.  
(3) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be  
received by the department before the expiration date of the license.  
(4) The licensee shall retain documentation of satisfying the requirements of this rule for  
a period of 4 years from the date of applying for license renewal. Failure to comply with  
this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.  
History:2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
R 338.4933 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.  
Rule 33. (1) The 45 hours of continuing education required pursuant to R 338.4931(2)  
must comply with all of the following:  
(a) Not more than 12 continuing education hours may be earned during one 24-hour  
period.  
(b) A licensee may not earn credit for a continuing education program or activity that  
is identical or substantially identical to a program or activity for which the licensee has  
already earned credit during the renewal period.  
(c) A minimum of 30 hours of continuing education is scientific in nature. A  
continuing education program or activity is scientific in nature if it includes the science of  
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease as it relates directly to an animal patient  
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or topics such as public veterinary practice, epidemiology, food safety, public health,  
animal welfare, or antimicrobial stewardship.  
(d) A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education must relate to medical records.  
(e) A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education must relate to state veterinary law or  
federal or state controlled substance laws, or both.  
(f) A maximum of 33 hours of continuing education may be completed in activities  
that use online, electronic, or printed format or by completing an activity that does not  
require or permit synchronous or live interaction during the activity.  
(g) A minimum of 12 hours of continuing education must be completed by satisfying  
1 of the following:  
(i) Earning 12 hours of continuing education in an activity attended live and in  
person.  
(ii) Earning not less than 6 hours of continuing education in an activity attended live  
and in person and earning the remainder of the 12 required hours of continuing education  
by completing an activity that requires or permits synchronous, live interaction with the  
presenter, other participants, or both during the activity.  
(h) No more than 15 hours of continuing education may be earned collectively for  
activities in subrule (2)(d) to (h) of this rule.  
(2) The following is acceptable continuing education:  
Activity Activity and  
Number  
education  
of  
continuing  
hours  
Code  
Proof of Completion  
granted/permitted  
Attendance at or participation in a continuing The number of continuing  
education program or activity related to the education hours for  
(a)  
a
practice of veterinary medicine or any non- specific program or activity  
clinical subject relevant to the practice of is the number of hours  
veterinary medicine, education, administration, approved by the sponsor or  
management, or science which includes, but is approving organization for  
not limited to, live, in-person programs; the specific program or  
interactive or monitored teleconferences; audio- activity.  
conferences; web-based programs; online  
programs; or journal articles or other self-study  
programs approved or offered by any of the  
following:  
AAVSB Registry of Continuing  
Education (RACE).  
American  
Association (AVMA).  
World Veterinary Association (WVA).  
Michigan Veterinary Medical  
Association (MVMA).  
Veterinary  
Medical  
A state veterinary board of another  
state.  
Local, state, or regional professional  
organization.  
Member institution of the Association  
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of the American Veterinary Medical  
Colleges (AAVMC).  
AVMA constituent allied organizations  
and recognized veterinary specialty  
organizations.  
Centers for Disease Control  
Prevention (CDC).  
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The United States Department of  
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health  
Inspection Service, if the program is a  
training module included in the National  
Veterinary Accreditation Program.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a  
letter or certificate of completion showing the  
licensee’s name, number of continuing  
education hours earned, the sponsor’s name or  
the name organization that approved the  
activity, and the date on which the program  
was held or the activity completed.  
(b)  
Attendance at or participation in a continuing The number of continuing  
education program or activity related to the education hours for  
a
practice of veterinary profession which specific activity or program  
includes but is not limited to: live, in-person is the number of hours  
programs;  
interactive  
or  
monitored approved by the sponsor or  
teleconferences; audio-conferences; web-based approving organization for  
programs; online programs; and journal articles the specific program or  
or other self-study programs, approved or activity. A maximum of 5  
offered by any of the following:  
hours  
of  
continuing  
education may be earned for  
this activity in each renewal  
period.  
American Medical Association (AMA).  
Michigan State Medical Society  
(MSMS).  
Accreditation Council for Continuing  
Medical Education (ACCME).  
American Osteopathic Association  
(AOA).  
Michigan Osteopathic Association  
(MOA).  
Michigan  
(MPA).  
Pharmacy  
Association  
Educational  
courses  
offered by  
regionally accredited colleges and  
universities relating to the husbandry of  
food producing animals.  
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy  
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Education.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a  
letter or certificate of completion showing the  
licensee’s name, number of continuing  
education hours earned, the sponsor’s name or  
the name of the organization that approved the  
activity, and the date on which the program  
was held or the activity completed.  
(c)  
Initial presentation of a continuing education Two hours of continuing  
program related to the veterinary profession.  
education are granted for  
each 50 to 60 minutes of  
To receive credit, the presentation must not be presentation. No additional  
part of the licensee’s regular job description credit is granted for the  
and must be approved or offered for continuing preparation  
of  
the  
education by any of the following:  
presentation. A maximum  
of 6 hours of continuing  
education may be earned for  
this activity in each renewal  
period.  
AAVSB – RACE.  
AVMA.  
WVA.  
MVMA.  
A state veterinary board of another  
state.  
AMA.  
MSMS.  
ACCME.  
AOA.  
MOA.  
MPA.  
Member institution of the AAVMC.  
AVMA constituent allied organizations  
and recognized veterinary specialty  
organizations.  
Educational  
courses  
offered  
by  
regionally accredited colleges and  
universities relating to the husbandry of  
food producing animals.  
CDC.  
Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit,  
poster, paper, or clinical demonstration to a  
veterinary medicine or veterinary technician  
program.  
To receive credit, the presentation must not be  
part of the licensee’s regular job description.  
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If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of  
the document presented with evidence of the  
presentation or a letter from the program  
sponsor verifying the length and date of the  
presentation.  
(d)  
(e)  
(f)  
Initial publication of an article related to the Five hours of continuing  
practice of veterinary profession in a peer- education are granted for  
reviewed journal.  
serving as the primary  
author. Two hours of  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of continuing education are  
the publication that identifies the licensee as granted for serving as the  
the author or a publication acceptance letter.  
secondary  
author.  
A
maximum of 5 hours of  
continuing education may  
be earned for this activity in  
each renewal period.  
Initial publication of a chapter related to the Five hours of continuing  
practice of veterinary profession in a education are granted for  
professional or peer-reviewed textbook.  
serving as the primary  
author. Two hours of  
If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of continuing education are  
the publication that identifies the licensee as granted for serving as a  
the author or a publication acceptance letter.  
secondary  
author.  
A
maximum of 15 hours of  
continuing education may  
be earned for this activity in  
each renewal period.  
Service as a clinical instructor for veterinary Two hours of continuing  
students engaged in an educational program education are granted for  
that satisfies the requirements of R 338.4904.  
each 50 to 60 minutes of  
scheduled instruction.  
To receive credit, the clinical instructorship Additional credit for  
must not be the licensee’s primary employment preparation of a lecture is  
function. not to be granted.  
maximum of 15 hours may  
A
If audited, the licensee shall submit proof of be earned for this activity in  
scheduled instructional hours and a letter from each renewal period.  
the program director verifying the licensee’s  
role.  
(g)  
Participation on a state or national committee, Two hours of continuing  
board, council, or association related to the education are granted for  
veterinary profession. A committee, board, each committee, board,  
council, or association is considered acceptable council, or association. A  
by the board if it enhances the participant’s maximum of 2 hours of  
knowledge and understanding of the practice of continuing education may  
veterinary medicine.  
be earned for this activity in  
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each renewal period.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
documentation verifying the licensee’s  
participation in at least 75% of the regularly  
scheduled meetings of the committee, board,  
council, or association.  
(h)  
Provide  
individual  
supervision  
to  
a One hour of continuing  
education credit is granted  
for each 50 to 60 minutes of  
disciplinarily limited veterinarian.  
If audited, the licensee shall provide supervision provided.  
A
documentation from the department confirming maximum of 5 hours of  
the number of hours and the dates that the continuing education may  
licensee spent supervising the disciplinarily be earned for this activity in  
limited veterinarian.  
each renewal period.  
History: 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.  
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