Licencia: Non-Veterinarian Embryo Transfer Technician

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Veterinary Medical Examining Board sitio externo

1 Natural Resources Dr.

Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 224-2836

A Non-Veterinarian Embryo Transfer Technician primarily works with cattle and should have the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos, as well as the ability to properly use ultrasound equipment to determine pregnancy status following the embryo transfer prodcedure. Requirements: 1) A letter from a licensed veterinarian who has witnessed the applicant's ability to perform livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination on at least three occasions within six consecutive months. 2) A record of successfully completing a qualified course taught by a livestock reproduction specialist on both livestock embryo transfer and livestock pregnancy determination. 3) Proof that the applicant has at least fifty percent financial interest in livestock management equipment, including without limitation ultrasound equipment, microscope, embryo freezer, and other required transfer tools. 4) Proof of membership in either the International Embryo Technology Society or the American Embryo Transfer Association. Application Fee: $1,000.00, Renewal Fee: $250.00