When practicing under a temporary license (direct supervision), is the licensed supervising veterinarian required to be on the premises at all times?

• Yes, direct (immediate) supervision means that a veterinarian currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of South Carolina is available on the premises and within immediate vocal communication of the supervisee. S.C. Code of Laws, Section 40-69-20 (3) • Yes, immediate supervision means that a licensed veterinarian is within direct eyesight and hearing range. S.C. Code of Laws, Section 40-69-20 (6) • Are distance learning courses for veterinary technicians acceptable courses for an animal health science degree? • Yes, as long as long the distance learning courses are offered by an AVMA accredited school. • Foreign Graduates • A foreign graduate must have received an Education Commission of Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) Certificate from the AVMA. • For applicants who have not received their certificate but are applying to take the NAVLE exam, a letter from the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners must be submitted directly to the Boards office ...  more