No dog or cat shall be licensed as provided in § 96.07 unless the owner or applicant thereof shall first provide satisfactory proof from the office of a veterinary surgeon, duly licensed and practicing in the state, to the effect that the dog or cat has been vaccinated for rabies and that such vaccine is regarded by such veterinary surgeon to be effective throughout the full licensing period sought by the applicant as described by Neb. RS 71-4403.