Section 169.1 – Title.

169.1 Title. This chapter shall be known as the “Iowa Veterinary Practice Act”. [C79, 81, §169.1]

Section 169.10 – License by endorsement.

169.10 License by endorsement. 1. The board may issue a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state without written examination to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements: a. Has graduated from an accredited college of veterinary medicine or has received a certificate from the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates at […]

Section 169.11 – Temporary permit.

169.11 Temporary permit. The board may issue without examination a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in this state: 1. To a qualified applicant for license pending examination and the temporary permit shall expire the day after the notice of results of the first examination given after the permit is issued. The temporary permit holder […]

Section 169.12 – License renewal.

169.12 License renewal. 1. All licenses shall expire in multiyear intervals as determined by the board but may be renewed by registration with the board and payment of the registration renewal fee established and published by the board. Prior to expiration the secretary shall mail a notice to each licensed veterinarian that the license will […]

Section 169.13 – Discipline of licensees.

169.13 Discipline of licensees. 1. The board of veterinary medicine, after due notice and hearing, may revoke or suspend a license to practice veterinary medicine if it determines that a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: a. Knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representation […]

Section 169.14 – Procedure for suspension or revocation.

169.14 Procedure for suspension or revocation. A proceeding for the revocation or suspension of a license to practice veterinary medicine or to discipline a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine shall be substantially in accord with the following: 1. The board, upon its own motion or upon a verified complaint in writing, may request the […]

Section 169.15 – Appeal.

169.15 Appeal. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the board may appeal the matter to the district court as provided in section 17A.19. [C79, 81, §169.15] 83 Acts, ch 115, §10

Section 169.16 – Reinstatement.

169.16 Reinstatement. A person whose license is suspended or revoked may be relicensed or reinstated at any time by a vote of five members of the board after written application made to the board showing cause justifying relicensing or reinstatement. Examination of the applicant may be waived by the board. [C79, 81, §169.16] 83 Acts, […]

Section 169.17 – Forgeries.

169.17 Forgeries. Any person who shall file or attempt to file with the department or board of veterinary medicine any false or forged diploma or certificate or affidavit of identification or qualification is guilty of a fraudulent practice. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2803; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §169.43; […]

Section 169.18 – Fraud.

169.18 Fraud. Any person who shall present to the department or board of veterinary medicine a diploma or certificate of which the person is not the rightful owner, for the purpose of procuring a license, or who shall falsely impersonate anyone to whom a license has been granted by said department, is guilty of a […]

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 169.2 – Legislative purpose.

169.2 Legislative purpose. This chapter is enacted as an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is declared that the right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred […]

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 169.3 – Definitions.

169.3 Definitions. When used in this chapter: 1. “Accepted livestock management practice” includes but is not limited to: Dehorning, castration, docking, vaccination, pregnancy testing, clipping swine needle teeth, ear notching, drawing of blood, relief of bloat, draining of abscesses, branding, and other surgical acts of no greater magnitude; artificial insemination, collecting of semen, implanting of […]

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 169.4A – 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]