Veterinary Medicine
What changed between versions
Created new definition for 'veterinary professional associate' as individuals with a master's degree in veterinary clinical care who meet registration requirements.
Established new registration process requiring certificates of registration from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for veterinary professional associates.
Increased telehealth prescription limits from 30 days to 6 months for flea/tick products and from 14 days to 30 days for other animal drugs.
Added new requirements for telehealth evaluations including providing client with clinic location information, follow-up instructions, and obtaining signed acknowledgment of information received.
Defined specific actions veterinary professional associates may and may not perform, including limited surgical procedures and controlled substance restrictions.
Created authority for department to suspend registration for negligence causing serious harm and rescind registration for animal cruelty convictions.
Added prohibition against individuals holding themselves out as registered veterinary professional associates without valid registration certificates.
Updated exemptions to clarify that only licensed veterinarians may immunize or treat animals for diseases communicable to humans of public health significance.
Set effective date of January 1, 2027 for all provisions in the bill.
