§ 43-50-63. Posting Notice of Use of Veterinary Assistant; Proper Identification Required
Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using veterinary assistants shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place. A veterinary assistant must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician. […]
§ 43-50-64. Veterinarian Ultimately Responsible for Violations of Veterinary Assistant
A veterinarian who utilizes a veterinary assistant shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a veterinary assistant. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-64 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.
§ 43-50-80. Good Faith Emergency Treatment to Sick or Injured Animals; No Liability
Any person who gratuitously and in good faith administers emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be in violation of this chapter and shall not be liable to the owner of such animal in any civil action for damages; provided, however, that this Code […]
§ 43-50-90. [For Effective Date, See note.] Establishing Standards for Facilities and Equipment; Monitoring, Investigation, and Enforcement Actions
The board shall work cooperatively with licensed veterinarians to establish standards for veterinary facilities and equipment and shall promulgate rules for same. The board shall have the authority to establish a method to monitor veterinary facilities, conduct investigations and hold proceedings related to alleged violations, and take necessary enforcement action against the license of a […]
§ 43-50-91. [For Effective Date, See note.] Facilities Accredited by American Zoo and Aquarium Association or Equivalent Agency Exempt
This article shall not apply to any facility owned by the federal, state, or any local government, a public or private college or university, or a zoological park or aquarium that is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association or other substantially equivalent nationally recognized accrediting agency as determined by the board. History. Code […]
§ 43-50-110. Duties, Powers, and Authority of Board; Regulation
The board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority specifically granted by or necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-110 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § […]
§ 43-50-55. Posting Notice of Use of Licensed Veterinary Technicians; Proper Identification
Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using licensed veterinary technicians shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place. A licensed veterinary technician must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian. This may […]
§ 43-50-21. General Powers of Board; Liberal Construction of Powers
The board shall have the power to: Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state; Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed […]
§ 43-50-56. Veterinarian Responsible for Licensed Veterinary Technician’s Violations of Limitations on Duties
A veterinarian who utilizes a licensed veterinary technician shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a licensed veterinary technician. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-56 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 705, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 1-1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, […]
§ 43-50-21.1. Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Impaired Veterinarians; Definitions; Confidentiality; Costs
As used in this Code section, the term: “Entity” means an organization or medical professional association which conducts professional health programs. “Impaired” means the inability of a veterinarian to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or […]