89.071 – Administrative warnings.
89.071 Administrative warnings. (1) If the examining board determines during an investigation of a complaint against a person holding a license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06, 89.072, or 89.073 that there is evidence that the credential holder committed misconduct, the examining board may close the investigation by issuing an administrative warning to the […]
89.0715 – Assessment of costs.
89.0715 Assessment of costs. (1) In this section, “costs of the proceeding” means all of the following: (a) Compensation and reasonable expenses of hearing examiners and prosecuting attorneys for the department and examining board. (b) A reasonable disbursement for the service of process or other papers. (c) Amounts actually paid out for certified copies of […]
89.04 – Violations.
89.04 Violations. The chairperson of the examining board shall institute actions for violations of this chapter by any person and for violations of ch. 450 or 961 by veterinarians. The district attorney of the county in which the offense is committed shall promptly prosecute any such violation upon being informed thereof, from any source. History: […]
89.05 – Practice; penalties.
89.05 Practice; penalties. (1) Except as provided under sub. (2) and ss. 256.155 and 257.03, no person may offer to practice, advertise to practice or practice veterinary medicine, or use, in connection with his or her name, any title or description which may convey the impression that he or she is a veterinarian, without a […]
89.06 – Licensure.
89.06 Licensure. (1) Except as provided under ss. 89.072 and 89.073, veterinary licenses shall be issued only to persons who successfully pass an examination conducted by the examining board and pay the fee established under s. 89.063. An applicant for an initial license shall be a graduate of a veterinary college that has been approved […]
89.062 – Renewal; continuing education.
89.062 Renewal; continuing education. (1) Renewal. The renewal date for veterinary licenses and veterinary technician certifications is December 15 of each odd-numbered year, and the renewal fees for such licenses and certifications are determined by the department under s. 89.063. (2) Continuing education. (a) Except as provided in sub. (3), the examining board may not […]
89.02 – Definitions.
89.02 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1g) “Administer,” when used in reference to administering a drug to an animal, means directly applying the drug, whether by injection, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of the animal. (1m) “Animal” means any animal except a human being. (3) “Client” […]
89.03 – Rules.
89.03 Rules. (1) The examining board shall promulgate rules, within the limits of the definition under s. 89.02 (6), establishing the scope of practice permitted for veterinarians and veterinary technicians and shall review the rules at least once every 5 years to determine whether they are consistent with current practice. The examining board may promulgate […]