A 4448 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes institutional license for veterinarians employed at accredited veterinary schools.

This bill creates a new "institutional license" for veterinarians employed at accredited veterinary schools in New Jersey. It allows these employees to practice veterinary medicine, dentistry, and surgery solely related to their school duties, provided they meet specific requirements: holding a veterinary degree, passing the state jurisprudence exam, and proving employment at an accredited school. The license is tied to employment - requiring annual renewal through the school and automatic revocation if the veterinarian leaves the institution. It also mandates that such veterinarians be paid only by institutional, state, or federal funds, not directly by clients.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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Heather Simmons
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