Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Ferguson has appointment authority. Click below to view the boards -- these profiles will provide you with the detailed information about each board, including board members. You can also view all recently appointed board members.

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Veterinary Board of Governors

Examines candidates for licensing and registration, and investigates and holds hearings on violations of the regulatory law. They also recommend and adopt rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.
Board Websitehttps://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Veterinarian/BoardInformation
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.92.021
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, plus per diem
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term LimitsTwo consecutive full terms
Member Requirements: The board shall consist of nine members. The governor appoints six active and licensed practitioners of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry with no more than two from same congressional district, and one general public member. Additionally, the governor shall appoint one licensed veterinary technician, and one licensed veterinary technician or licensed veterinarian.

At the time of their appointment the licensed members of the board must be actual residents of the state in active practice as licensed practitioners of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry, or employed as a licensed veterinary technician, as applicable.