Animal Sheltering Board: Requirements and Continuing Education
Requirements and Renewal
Application For Licensure As A Euthanasia Technican:
In order to obtain a license as a licensed euthanasia technician, the applicant shall submit the following documentation and a completed application on a form provided by the board which may available online, accompanied by the required fees:
- proof of age indicating the applicant is at least 18 years of age, such as a copy of a driver’s license or a copy of a state issued identification card (do not submit a copy of a birth certificate);
- two 2” x 2” original photographs taken within the past six months;
- a notarized authorization for release of information form;
- state criminal history background check as specified in 16.24.2.17 NMAC;
- verification that the applicant holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;
- verification that the applicant holds a certificate of completion, or similar document, of a board approved euthanasia technician training course within three years preceding the date the application for licensure is submitted, which course shall be approved as described in 16.24.2.18 NMAC;
- verification of passing a board approved examination administered by a certified euthanasia instructor at a board approved euthanasia training course with a grade of at least 80%;
- passing a board approved jurisprudence examination, administered by the board, with a grade of at least 80%;
- any other information or verifications the board may request.
60-day temporary euthanasia technician license.
- A temporary license may be issued at the discretion of the board. The temporary license is intended to assist a licensed euthanasia agency to hire trained personnel in the event the agency’s only licensed euthanasia technician leaves the agency or is no longer able to perform euthanasia for any reason. The temporary license is valid for a period of no more than 60 calendar days. The temporary license cannot be renewed by the euthanasia technician. No more than one temporary license may be granted to an individual unless approved by the board in consideration of extenuating circumstances.
- To qualify for a temporary license, an applicant shall submit all items required in Paragraphs (1) through (4) of Subsection B of 16.24.2.13 NMAC, submit proof of completion of a euthanasia technician training course within three years preceding the date of the application, successfully complete the jurisprudence exam, and submit three references regarding euthanasia by injection proficiency from licensed veterinarians or New Mexico licensed euthanasia technicians who have witnessed the applicant perform these procedures.
Application For Certification As A Euthanasia Instructor:
In order to obtain a certificate as a certified euthanasia instructor the applicant shall submit the following documentation and a completed application on a form provided by the board, which may be available online, accompanied by the required fees:
- proof of age indicating the applicant is at least 21 years of age such as a copy of a driver’s license or a copy of a state issued identification card (do not submit a copy of a birth certificate);
- two 2” x 2” original photographs taken within the past six months;
- a notarized authorization for release of information form;
- state criminal history background check as specified in 16.24.2.17 NMAC;
- verification that the applicant holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;
- verification that the applicant holds a certificate of completion of a board approved euthanasia technician training course, completed within one year preceding the date the application for certification is submitted;
- verification of passing a board approved examination for a board approved euthanasia technician training course with a grade of at least 90%;
- verification of at least one year of practical experience in the euthanasia of shelter animals preceding the date of application;
- any other information or verifications the board may request.
Application For Licensure As A Euthanasia Agency
In order to obtain a license as a euthanasia agency, the applicant shall submit the following documentation and a competed application on a form provided by the board, which may be online, accompanied by the required fee:
- the agency shall have at least one licensed euthanasia technician on staff who shall at all times be assisted by a trained assistant as specified in Subsection I of 16.24.3.11 NMAC for each method of humane euthanasia;
- the agency shall provide the names of their current licensed euthanasia technicians at the time of application or renewal for licensure and shall notify the board when there is a change in licensed euthanasia technicians at the agency within 30 days;
- the agency shall have a written contingency plan for providing euthanasia in the event the agency is without a licensed euthanasia technician;
- the agency shall notify the board in the event it no longer has a licensed euthanasia technician on staff within 72 hours;
- the agency shall keep accurate controlled substance and dangerous drug logs, in compliance with applicable state controlled substances laws, which shall be inspected quarterly according to the guidelines of the New Mexico pharmacy board and shall be made available to the board approved euthanasia agency inspector
- the agency shall identify and describe any contracts with a supervising veterinarian, a consulting pharmacist and any holder of DEA licenses;
- the agency shall comply with board requests for inspections;
- the agency shall pay the license fee of $200.00; and
- the agency shall provide any other information or verifications the board may request.
Application For License Or Certificate Renewals:
Licenses and certificates shall be valid for three years from the date the license or certificate is issued. Each licensee or certificate holder shall, on or before the expiration date of the license or certificate submit a renewal form provided by the board, which may be online, and pay a renewal fee as established by the board. Holders of a license or certificate who fail to renew on or before the expiration date may not practice past the expiration date and may be considered to be practicing without a license. Any person may reinstate an expired license or certificate within three years of its expiration by making application to the board for renewal and paying the current renewal fee along with all delinquent renewal fees and late fees. After three years have elapsed since the date of expiration, a license or certificate may not be renewed and the holder shall apply for a new license or certificate and take the required examination. The board may assess a late fee on the applicant as established by the board. License or certificate holders shall also comply with Subsections B through D to renew a license or certificate, as applicable.
- For each renewal, a euthanasia technician shall also:
- provide proof of having taken 12 hours of board approved continuing education courses or in-service training during the prior three years, which may include, but are not limited to, animal handling, euthanasia, recording and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs, shelter operations and teacher training courses;
- complete any continuing education course specifically required by the board within the preceding three years;
- be responsible for proving the validity of the reported continuing education hours by submitting photocopies of seminar registrations or completion certificates, or similar documentation;
- submit a request for course approval including a course description with course outline, the number of course hours, and agency teaching the course, in writing to the board if there is a question about whether a particular course, class, or seminar will be approved for credit;
- pass a board approved jurisprudence examination, administered by the board, with a grade of at least 80%.
- For each renewal, a euthanasia instructor shall also:
- provide proof of having taken 24 hours of board approved continuing education courses during the prior three years, which may include, but are not limited to, animal handling, euthanasia, recording and handling of controlled substances and dangerous drugs, shelter operations and teacher training courses;
- complete any continuing education course specifically required by the board within the preceding three years;
- be responsible for proving the validity of the reported continuing education hours by submitting photocopies of seminar registrations or completion certificates, or similar documentation;
- submit a request for course approval including a course description with course outline, the number of course hours, and agency teaching the course, in writing to the board if there is a question about whether a particular course, class, or seminar will be approved for credit;
- pass a board approved jurisprudence examination, administered by the board, with a grade of at least 80%.
- For each renewal, a euthanasia agency shall also:
- submit to an annual inspection and correct any deficiencies found during its inspection;
- submit a current list of its licensed euthanasia technicians.
Applicant Background Check Procedure:
- Pursuant to Section 77-1B-5(N) NMSA 1978 all applicants for initial issuance, reinstatement or renewal of a license or certificate in New Mexico shall be required to establish positive identification for a state criminal history background check, except commissioned law enforcement officers.
- Completed RLD release of information form and DPS authorization for release of information form shall be submitted to the department of public safety with a money order or cashier’s check made out to the department of public safety, for the prescribed fee for the amount established by the department of public safety for the processing of state criminal history background checks.