Section 169.20 – Veterinary assistants.
169.20 Veterinary assistants. 1. A veterinarian may employ certified veterinary assistants for any purpose other than diagnosis, prescription or surgery. Veterinary assistants must act under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. 2. The board shall issue certificates to veterinary assistants who have met the educational, experience and testing requirements as the board shall specify […]
Section 169.21 – Limitations of actions.
169.21 Limitations of actions. Any action for professional negligence against an individual licensed under this chapter resulting in damage to property shall not be brought more than two years after the date on which the claimant knew, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have known, or received notice in writing of the existence […]
Section 169.4 – License requirement and exceptions.
169.4 License requirement and exceptions. A person may not practice veterinary medicine in the state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the board. This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit: 1. An employee of the federal, state, or local government from performing official duties. […]
Section 169.19 – Enforcement — penalties.
169.19 Enforcement — penalties. 1. Any person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit is guilty of a fraudulent practice. Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. 2. A person who shall practice veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit shall […]
Section 169.4A – Provision of veterinary services.
169.4A Provision of veterinary services. 1. A person, including a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, established on or after July 1, 1994, shall not provide veterinary medical services, own a veterinary clinic, or practice veterinary medicine in this state, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. 2. Subsection 1 shall not do any of […]
Section 169.5 – Board of veterinary medicine.
169.5 Board of veterinary medicine. 1. a. The governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32, a board of five individuals, three of whom shall be licensed veterinarians and two of whom shall not be licensed veterinarians and shall represent the general public. The board shall be known as the […]
Section 169.6 – Disclosure of confidential information.
169.6 Disclosure of confidential information. 1. A member of the board shall not disclose information relating to the following: a. Criminal history or prior misconduct of the applicant. b. Information relating to the contents of the examination. c. Information relating to the examination results other than final score except for information about the results of […]
Section 169.7 – Status of persons previously licensed.
169.7 Status of persons previously licensed. Any person holding a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in this state on January 1, 1979 shall be recognized as a licensed veterinarian and shall be entitled to retain this status as long as licensee complies with the provisions of this chapter. [C79, 81, §169.7]
Section 169.8 – Qualifications.
169.8 Qualifications. 1. a. Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall make written application to the board on a form approved by the board. The application shall show that the applicant is a graduate of an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine or the holder of an ECFVG […]
Section 169.9 – Examinations.
169.9 Examinations. 1. The board shall hold at least one examination during each year and may hold such additional examinations as it deems necessary. The secretary shall give public notice of the time and place for each examination at least ninety days in advance of the date set for the examination. A person desiring to […]