§ 6700. Introduction. This article applies to the profession of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.
§ 6701. Definition of practice of veterinary medicine. The practice of the profession of veterinary medicine is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for any animal disease, pain, injury, deformity or dental or physical condition, or the subcutaneous insertion of a microchip intended to be used to identify an animal. “Animal” includes every living […]
§ 6702. Practice of veterinary medicine and use of title “veterinarian”. 1. Only a person licensed or exempt under this article shall practice veterinary medicine or use the title “veterinarian”. 2. A licensed veterinarian or a professional service corporation organized for the practice of veterinary medicine may employ veterinary technicians to assist them in the […]
§ 6703. State board for veterinary medicine. A state board for veterinary medicine shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of professional licensing and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of this […]
§ 6704. Requirements for a professional license as a veterinarian. To qualify for a license as a veterinarian, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: (1) Application: file an application with the department; (2) Education: have received an education, including a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations; (3) Experience: have […]
§ 6704-a. Mandatory continuing education for veterinarians. 1. (a) Each veterinarian, licensed pursuant to this article, required to register triennially with the department to practice in this state shall comply with the provisions of the mandatory continuing education requirements, except as set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subdivision. Veterinarians who do not […]
§ 6705. Exempt persons. The following persons under the following limitations may practice veterinary medicine within the state without a license: 1. Any commissioned veterinary medical officer serving in the United States armed forces or in the United States Agricultural Research Service while so commissioned, provided such practice is limited to such service; 2. Any […]
§ 6705-a. Emergency veterinarian service; limited liability. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of any general, special or local law, any licensed veterinarian who voluntarily, and without the expectation of monetary compensation, renders first aid or emergency treatment to an animal that is ill or injured at the scene of an accident or other emergency, outside of […]
§ 6706. Corporate practice. 1. No business corporation, other than a professional service corporation organized under the business corporation law, shall hereafter be organized for the practice of veterinary medicine; no business corporation, other than a professional service corporation, hereafter organized shall be granted a license to practice veterinary medicine; and no business corporation, other […]
§ 6707. Limited permits to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. Permits limited as to eligibility, practice, and duration, shall be issued by the department to eligible applicants as follows: 1. Eligibility. The following persons shall be eligible for a limited permit: (1) A person who fulfills all requirements for a license as a […]
§ 6708. Definition of practice of veterinary technology. 1. The practice of the profession of veterinary technology is defined as the performance of services within the field of veterinary medicine by a person who, for compensation or personal profit, is employed by or under the supervision of a veterinarian to perform such duties as are […]
§ 6709. Practice of veterinary technology and use of title “veterinary technician”. Only a person licensed under sections sixty-seven hundred eleven and sixty-seven hundred eleven-a of this article or exempted from its provisions by section sixty-seven hundred twelve shall practice veterinary technology or use the title “veterinary technician”.
§ 6711. Requirements for a professional license as an veterinary technician. To qualify for licensure as an veterinary technician, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: 1. Application: file an application with the department; 2. Education: have successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the board of regents or […]
§ 6711-a. Limited permits to engage in the practice of veterinary technology. Permits limited as to eligibility, practice, and duration, shall be issued by the department to eligible applicants as follows: 1. Eligibility. Persons shall be eligible for a limited permit who fulfill all requirements for a license as a veterinary technician except those relating […]
§ 6711-b. Mandatory continuing education for veterinary technicians. 1. (a) Each veterinary technician, licensed pursuant to this article, required to register triennially with the department to practice in this state shall comply with the provisions of the mandatory continuing education requirements, except as set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subdivision. Veterinary technicians […]
§ 6712. Exempt persons. Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect or prevent the following persons under the following limitations from practicing veterinary technology within the state without a license: 1. Technicians in the performance of more technical procedures in a research facility, on animals owned by that institution when such work is […]
§ 6713. Special provisions. 1. An unlicensed person may provide supportive services to a veterinarian, including but not limited to administering oral or topical medications, incidental to and/or concurrent with such veterinarian personally performing a service or procedure, provided such supportive services do not require a knowledge of veterinary science. 2. A certified emergency medical […]
§ 6714. Treatment records. 1. Upon written request from the owner of an animal which has received treatment from or under the supervision of a veterinarian, such veterinarian shall provide to such owner within a reasonable time period a copy of all records relating to the treatment of such animal. For the purposes of this […]
* § 6715. Dispensing information to be provided by veterinarians. 1. Each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a drug to a dog, cat, or rabbit for use outside the office, the veterinarian shall provide to the owner of such animal, or his or her agent, the following information: (a) the name and description […]
