(1) Faculty members employed at the College of Veterinary Medicine who are eligible for licensure shall obtain a Mississippi veterinary license. Faculty members not eligible for a Mississippi license may qualify for a Mississippi faculty license under one (1) of the following criterion: Graduate veterinarians who have completed an advanced degree at a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE);
(2) Graduate veterinarians who have completed a formal residency from an AVMA-COE accredited college of veterinary medicine, or other residency approved by the AVMA;
(3) Graduate veterinarians who are board certified in a specialty recognized by the AVMA-COE; or
(4) Graduate veterinarians who are board certified by the European Board of Veterinary Specialization.
(5) Possession of a Mississippi faculty license shall enable the holder of such license to operate as a veterinarian under the auspices of the institution for which the person is licensed. Any person holding a Mississippi faculty license desiring to practice veterinary medicine outside of the authority given by the institution shall be required to meet the requirements of the board for obtaining a valid Mississippi veterinary license.