§ 43-50-44. Exemptions From Article
This article shall not be construed to prohibit: An employee of the federal, state, or local government or any contractual partner thereof from performing his or her duties relating to animals owned by, on loan to, or under the control of such employer or the control of stray animals; or Any employee of a public […]
§ 43-50-45. Unlawful Acts; Penalties; Injunctions
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice veterinary medicine without a valid license or for any person to use the designation veterinarian, licensed veterinarian, or any other designation indicating licensure status, including abbreviations, or hold themselves out as a veterinarian unless duly licensed as such. It shall be unlawful for any person to […]
§ 43-50-50. Purpose of Part
It is the purpose of this part to encourage more effective utilization of the skills of licensed veterinarians by enabling them to delegate certain veterinary health care tasks to licensed veterinary technicians where such delegation is consistent with the animal patient’s health and welfare. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-50 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, […]
§ 43-50-51. Practice of Veterinary Technology by Licensed Veterinary Technician
Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the practice of veterinary technology by a licensed veterinary technician shall not be a violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-45. No licensed veterinary technician shall make a diagnosis or prognosis, prescribe treatment, perform surgery, or prescribe medication for […]
§ 43-50-52. Application for License as Veterinary Technician; Qualifications; Examination; Renewal; Applicants Registered in Other States; Board’s Responsibility
Any person desiring to work as a licensed veterinary technician in this state shall apply to the board for a license as a veterinary technician. All such applications shall be made on forms provided by the board and shall be accompanied by such fee as may be required by the board. The application shall include […]
§ 43-50-53. Administration of Examinations; Reexamination; Reactivation
The board shall approve an examination to measure the competence of the applicant to engage in the practice as a licensed veterinary technician and shall set by rule or regulation the score needed to pass any such examination. If an applicant fails an examination, the applicant may take a subsequent examination upon payment of license […]
§ 43-50-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Accredited college or school of veterinary medicine” means any veterinary college or school or division of a university or college that offers the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council […]
§ 43-50-20. [For Effective Date, See note.] Creation of Board; Members; Qualifications; Vacancies; Expenses; Meetings; Officers
There shall be a State Board of Veterinary Medicine, the members of which shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State and confirmation by the Senate. The board shall consist of seven members, each appointed for a term of no more than five years or until his or her […]
§ 43-50-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Veterinary Practice Act.” History. Code 1933, § 84-1501, enacted by Ga. L. 1965, p. 92, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 43; Ga. L. 2003, p. 615, § 1-1; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.
§ 43-50-2. Legislative Purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state by and through the effective control and regulation of persons who are licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in this state; to provide a uniform state-wide regulatory scheme to be enforced […]