All persons who are now or may hereafter be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall renew such license as follows: Each year, the secretary-treasurer of the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to every person holding a valid current license; The applicant shall fill in the application and return […]
The board, by an affirmative vote of three (3), at any time after suspension or revocation of a license for good and sufficient cause, may reissue a license to the person affected, conferring upon the person all the rights and privileges pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine. Any person to whom such license may […]
The board may issue a duplicate license to replace one that has been lost or destroyed or where a name change is requested, for a fee as set by the board. Each duplicate license shall have the word “Duplicate” typed or printed across its face.
The board, pursuant to the procedure prescribed in this section, has the power to deny, suspend or revoke any license or to otherwise discipline an applicant or licensee who is found guilty by the board of one (1) or more of the following: Willful or repeated violation of any provisions of this chapter or any […]
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall apply to all proceedings of the board and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
The board has the authority to enter an order to discipline any person, corporation or other similar organization, public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit, who or which, after proper hearing, has been found guilty by the board of a violation of one (1) or more provisions of this chapter or any rule of the board. […]
The enforcement of the laws and rules of the board regulating the practicing of veterinary medicine in this state is primarily vested in the board, who may have the following powers and duties: To employ investigators, counsel and clerical assistance or any other necessary personnel; To inspect all veterinary facilities to determine sanitary conditions, physical […]
The state and county prosecuting attorneys shall prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of this chapter or rules of the board. The secretary-treasurer of the board, or other person employed or designated by the board, shall assist the prosecuting attorneys by furnishing them evidence of such violations whenever the board comes into […]
Any person filing or attempting to file as the person’s own the diploma or license of another, a forged or fictitious license or diploma or certificate or forged affidavit or identification commits a Class E felony.
In addition to the penalties herein provided in this chapter, the board may institute legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of this chapter or rules of the board in any court of competent jurisdiction; and such court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the violation thereof.
This chapter shall not be construed as applying to: Students in schools or colleges of veterinary medicine when in performance of duties or actions assigned by their instructors or when working under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian; Any lawfully qualified veterinarian residing in another state or country, when meeting in consultation with a […]
Every licensed veterinarian has a lien on each animal or pet treated, boarded or cared for by the veterinarian while in the veterinarian’s custody and under contract with the owner of such animal or pet for payment of charges for treatment, board or care of such animal or pet. Such veterinarian has the right to […]
The board shall examine and license veterinary technicians and has the same authority in the regulation, examination and qualification of licensed veterinary technicians as it has under this chapter for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinarians. Any licensed veterinarian may assign to a licensed veterinary technician regularly employed by the veterinarian any task or […]
It is unlawful for any licensed veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine as an employee of any person other than a veterinarian duly licensed in this state or a veterinary facility operated at all times under the direct medical supervision of a veterinarian duly licensed in this state. No person, corporation or other similar organization, public […]
As used in this section, “peer review committee” or “committee” means any committee, board, commission or other entity constituted by any statewide veterinary medical association, or local veterinary medical association or local veterinary association for the purpose of receiving and evaluating veterinary acts of other veterinarians or veterinary auxiliary personnel. Any veterinarian who serves on […]
Any person who owns or operates any veterinary facility, including mobile clinics, or any other premises where a licensed veterinarian practices or where the practice of veterinary medicine occurs shall apply for and secure a premises permit from the board prior to the commencement of any services that would subject the provider of those services […]
It is an offense to knowingly operate a veterinary facility in this state without a premises permit. A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor and each violation constitutes a separate offense.
The board of veterinary medical examiners, upon submission of a complete application and payment of a fee established by the board, shall issue to any animal control agency that it determines to be qualified a certificate authorizing the agency to apply to the federal drug enforcement agency, including any successor entity, for a restricted controlled […]
Any licensed veterinarian or ancillary veterinary personnel employed by and working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian who, in good faith, at such person’s own initiative, renders emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal gratuitously and without making charge for such treatment is not liable to the owner of the animal for […]
The board shall promulgate rules governing the assessment of costs against a licensee or other person found by the board to have violated any provision of this chapter. The costs assessed by the board may include only those costs directly related to the prosecution of the charges against the licensee or other person, including investigatory […]
