TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

• When copies of my board examination scores were requested through vrv A, they
reported that the results for the original examinations were lost and they were only able
to verify the second set of scores.
Paragraph (3)(b )(2) states that in deciding whether to grant this petition, the Board may consider:
• The availability of the national examination or NA VLE at the time the petitioner
originally appliedfor licensure.
The national examination was available in 1982, however, even though it was taken and
passed, at the time there was no requirement for licensure of veterinarians employed in
the military or working for the national government.
• The number of years the petitioner has been in active practice.
It has been in excess of 18 years since I returned to active practice after 10 years in
laboratory animal medicine.
• The petitioner's license status and standing in other jurisdictions.
I am licensed in 3 other jurisdictions, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Maryland. All
licenses are in good standing and no disciplinary action has been taken nor is in process.
• The petitioner's status as a diplomate in an A VMA recognized veterinary specialty.
I am not a diplomate in any A VMA recognized veterinary specialty.
• Any other factors that may be related to petitioner's request for an exception.
The purpose for obtaining a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas
is to allow me to provide occasional services (on a volunteer, unpaid, basis) to the El
Paso Humane Society. My practice, Staley's Veterinary Medical Clinic, PC is a 53 year
old, AAHA accredited practice that has an associated charity, Veterinary Medical Clinic,
Inc. (EIN 32-0234700; 501 (c)(3); member, Southeast New Mexico Combined Federal
Campaign). The charity has a close working relationship with the El Paso Humane
Society, and during promotions such as Spay Day USA, I would like to be able to assist
them with performing spays and neuters, etc. In 2010, our clinic performed in excess of
200 spays and neuters during the month of February, while the much larger El Paso
Humane Society only performed approximately Y. ofthat number due to a lack of
veterinarians willing to donate their time and surgical skills.