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Veterinary Medical Board votes to pursue repeal of out-of-state RVT equivalency rule after stakeholder review
Summary
The board voted to initiate rulemaking to repeal CCR section 2.068.6, which currently treats some out-of-state RVT registrations with specified experience as equivalent to California education requirements; the board said it wants all pathways to include a formal educational component going forward.
The Veterinary Medical Board on Jan. 14 authorized rulemaking to repeal California Code of Regulations section 2.068.6, which currently recognizes certain out‑of‑state veterinary‑technician registrations as equivalent to California’s education-and‑experience pathway.
What the board decided
The board’s Registered Veterinary Technician subcommittee reviewed stakeholder comments and concluded that all RVT applicants should demonstrate a formal education component. The subcommittee recommended repealing CCR 2.068.6; the full board authorized staff to initiate the rulemaking process to repeal the…
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