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AZ SB1144
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawnna Bolick
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AI Summary
- Creates an alternative pathway for veterinary technician certification in Arizona through supervised work experience instead of formal education
- Requires applicants using the alternative route to complete at least 4,000 hours of work within six years under direct supervision of an Arizona-licensed veterinarian
- Mandates that supervised work must include skills from the veterinary technology student essential and recommended skills list prescribed by a national nonprofit veterinary organization
- Requires the supervising veterinarian to submit information to the board before training begins, including the applicant's name, training location, and description of training to be provided
- Applicants completing the alternative supervised work route become eligible to take the veterinary technician national examination and any state examination
Legislative Description
Veterinary technicians; certification; education alternative
Qualifications
Last Action
House LARA Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/2/2026
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs2/25/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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