License without examination or license by endorsement.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-303
in effect(a) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, at its discretion, may issue a license without written examination to any qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory evidence that he or she is a veterinarian and has:
(1) For the five (5) years before filing his or her application, been a practicing veterinarian and licensed in a state, territory, or district of the United States having license requirements at the time the applicant was first licensed which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;
(2) Qualified as a diplomate of a specialty board approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(3) Been awarded a postgraduate degree in veterinary medicine; or
(4) Been recognized as an expert in the veterinary profession.
(b) At its discretion, the commission may examine, orally or practically, any person applying for a license under this section, provided that the applicant has had no disciplinary proceedings pending or completed in another jurisdiction.
Source: Arkansas General Assembly, Acts of 2021-2026 (arkleg.state.ar.us)URL: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2023R%2FPublic%2F&file=691.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023RFetched: 11/8/2026