OAR 875-010-0026: Intern, Active and Inactive Licenses

Upon approval of all required application materials, the applicant may then apply for an intern or active license to practice veterinary medicine in Oregon. License activation forms are available from the Board office or on its website. (1) The applicant shall pay the intern or active license fee. (2) If the applicant has satisfactorily completed one year’s experience in the United States or its territories or provinces, an active veterinary license will be issued and will expire at the end of the next renewal cycle following December 31st. Licensee shall renew the license according to OAR 875-010-0065. (3) If applicant has less than one year’s experience, an Intern Permit (intern license) will be issued. The intern license will expire following the total number of days necessary to complete one year’s practice experience, under supervision of an Oregon licensed veterinarian, pursuant to ORS 686.085 and OAR 875-010-0050: (a) Upon completion of the internship, the intern may apply for an active license, pursuant to OAR 875-010-0065. Late fees will apply for each month the application is late if the intern has continued to practice veterinary medicine in Oregon after expiration of the intern license; (b) The supervising veterinarian shall complete an experience verification form attesting that the intern has satisfactorily completed the internship and the intern shall submit this form with the application for an active license. (4) An inactive license may be issued to any applicant who does not meet Continuing Education requirements. Inactive licensees may practice veterinary medicine in Oregon for up to 30 days. Inactive licensees must pay the inactive license fee for each renewal cycle.