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Information Updates

INFORMATION UPDATES

The proposed Agenda for tomorrow’s Board meeting can be downloaded from the Latest News tab, Board Meeting Proposed Agenda January 20, 2012.

Congratulations to the state of New Mexico on the 100th anniversary of its admission to the United States as the 47th state of the Union.

 

The Board extends congratulations to the following DVMs who were recently recognized by the New Mexico Veterinary Medicine Association:

Frankee P. Eliot, DVM – Lifetime Achievement;

Stephen Koch Derwelis – Distinguished Service; and

Emily Caroline Walker – Veterinarian of the Year.

 

 2012 Scheduled State DVM and RVT Examination dates:

 January 20; June 8.

The examination fee for these dates is $200 for DVMs; $20 for RVTs.

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2011:  The fee for DVM, RVT, AI, PD or Facility mailing list is $100 per spreadsheet list, $125 per mailing label list.  All requests must be accompanied by the signed and dated Electronic Data Agreement.

Annual Controlled Substance

The Annual Controlled Substance Physical Inventory due annually on May 1 is for facility records; do not send the Inventory to the Board office.  As part of the facility’s on-site records, it is subject to inspection by the Facility Inspector.                                    

Gross Receipts Tax

The Board recently learned from its auditors, Ricci & Company, that the Taxation and Revenue Department changed its statute related to tangible personal property used in the practice of veterinary medicine.  Claims can be filed for a refund of Gross Receipts Taxes paid for the taxable years 2007-2010 based upon the previous statute.  Attached is the prior statute and regulation for your use in making a claim. Click here for statute

UPDATE:  Filings for the gross receipts tax refunds continue to be approved by the Taxation and Revenue Department.  The time frame for the entire filing and approval process for claims in excess of $10,000 is typically six (6) months; claims less than $10,000 process sooner.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to recoup gross receipts taxes paid on tangible personal property in relation to your practice of veterinary medicine. 

 

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The Board has been notified of the death of Dr. Yehuda Avisar on May 11, 2011.  The Board extends its condolences to the family of Dr. Avisar.

The Board has learned of the death of Dr. Ulysses McElyea Jr. who passed away on December 12.  Dr. McElyea was a practicing veterinarian in New Mexico since June 1967 and served on the Board of Veterinary Medicine.  His tenure on the Board including serving in the capacity as Chairman.  The Board extends its deepest condolences to the family.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Board anticipates final discussion concerning the proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations at its January 20, 2012 regular Board meeting.

Congratulations!

The Board extends its congratulations to the Brown Mackie College Veterinary Technology Program. The Program has been granted provisional accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA.) Provisional accreditation is granted to new programs in veterinary technology that have made significant progress towards meeting the AVMA CVTEA Standards of Accreditation. Programs may remain on provisional accreditation until achieving full accreditation, or for a period not to exceed five years. A classification of Provisional Accreditation is considered to be an accreditation level with the rights and privileges of full accreditation. Graduates from a program on provisional accreditation are considered graduates of an AVMA CVTEA accredited program.