A veterinarian holding a current certificate of special competence
in a particular field of veterinary medicine issued by the respective
specialty boards in veterinary medicine, recognized by the American
Veterinary Medical Association, may state in reputable veterinary
directories, advertising or notices mailed to veterinarians, clients,
former clients, personal friends, and relatives; the yellow pages
of telephone directories distributed in the geographical area or areas
in which the veterinarian resides or maintains offices or had his/her
primary practice; and on professional cards or letterhead that he/she
is certified in a particular field in the following words: "Board
Certified (e.g., Veterinary Radiology)." A veterinarian must indicate
his or her specialty whenever the veterinarian indicates that he or
she is a specialist.
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