Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 638.0191 “Owner of an animal” interpreted. (NRS 638.070) For the purposes of subsection 5 of NRS 638.015, the Board will interpret the term “owner of an animal” to mean: 1. A person who owns an animal: (a) As a pet; (b) For purposes of breeding; or (c) As livestock; 2. A nonp…

NAC 638.0193 “Physical examination” interpreted. (NRS 638.070, 638.1521) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board will interpret the term “physical examination,” as used in NRS 638.1521, to mean a physically proximate and hands-on, subjective and objective evalu…

NAC 638.0195 “Practice of veterinary medicine” interpreted. (NRS 638.070) The Board will interpret the term “practice of veterinary medicine,” as defined in NRS 638.008, to exclude: 1. A veterinarian or veterinary technician who lectures, teaches, administers a practical examinat…

NAC 638.0197 “Veterinarian-client-patient relationship” interpreted. (NRS 638.070) 1. For the purposes of this chapter, a veterinarian shall be deemed to have a “veterinarian-client-patient relationship” concerning a nonhuman animal if the veterinarian satisfies all of the follow…

NAC 638.020 Deviation from regulations. (NRS 638.070) In special cases, for good cause and if it is not contrary to statute, the Board may permit deviations from this chapter when the ends of justice require. [Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs, Practice Rule 1 § 1.3, eff. 5-1-77]

NAC 638.030 Severability. (NRS 638.070) If any of the provisions of this chapter or any application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, it is intended that such invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or their application, that can be given effec…

NAC 638.033 Notification of change of address, place of employment or telephone number. (NRS 638.070) Each person who is registered or licensed by the Board shall notify the Board, in writing, of any change of business address, place of employment, mailing address or telephone nu…

NAC 638.035 Fees. (NRS 622.530, 638.070, 638.100, 638.105, 638.116, 638.122, 638.127, 638.128, 638.132) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the Board will charge and collect the following fees: For an application and examination for a license to practice veter…

NAC 638.040 Communications; payment of fees. (NRS 638.070) 1. All communications, payments or documents must be addressed to the Board and shall be deemed to be filed on the date of the postmark on the envelope in which it was mailed, in accordance with NRS 238.100. 2. Fees and r…

NAC 638.0405 Duties of Executive Director. (NRS 638.050) The Executive Director of the Board shall: 1. Keep an account and record of all receipts and disbursements of the Board. 2. Keep a record of all persons currently licensed by the Board and all facilities which have been iss…

NAC 638.041 Prerequisites for renewal of license; effect of noncompliance. (NRS 638.070) 1. As a prerequisite for each renewal of his or her license to practice veterinary medicine or to practice veterinary medicine as a diplomate licensed pursuant to NRS 638.105, a licensee must…

NAC 638.042 Courses deemed approved by Board. (NRS 638.070) A course of continuing education shall be deemed to be approved by the Board if the course is provided or approved by: 1. The American Veterinary Medical Association; 2. A specialty group of the American Veterinary Medic…

NAC 638.0423 Attestation to compliance with requirements; maintenance of documentation of completion. (NRS 638.070) 1. A licensee must attest to his or her compliance with the requirements for continuing education set forth in NAC 638.041 at the time for the renewal of his or her…

NAC 638.0425 Audits of licensees to ensure compliance with requirements. (NRS 638.070) 1. The Board may perform random audits of licensees to ensure compliance with the requirements for continuing education. 2. If the Board chooses to conduct an audit of a licensee, the Board wil…

NAC 638.043 Renewal of license without meeting requirements. (NRS 638.070) If, upon application, the Board finds that the failure of the licensee to complete the required hours of continuing education was because of the licensee’s disability, military service or absence from the …

NAC 638.0431 Credit granted for instruction or presentation; restrictions. (NRS 638.070) 1. The Board will grant credit for continuing education to a licensee who provides instruction or presents at a course of continuing education approved by the Board. 2. Except as otherwise pr…

NAC 638.0432 Credit granted for attending Board meeting; restrictions. (NRS 638.070) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board will grant credit for continuing education, not to exceed: (a) Four hours during a period of licensing toward the hours of continuing ed…

NAC 638.0433 Practice without license: Issuance of citation; assessment of administrative fine. (NRS 638.070, 638.1471) 1. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Board may issue a citation to a person who practices veterinary medicine without a license issued pursu…

NAC 638.0435 Additional requirements for licensure; exception to examination requirement. (NRS 638.070, 638.100, 638.110) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in addition to the requirements of NRS 638.100, an applicant for a license to practice veterinary medicine mu…

NAC 638.04355 Licensure by endorsement. (NRS 622.530, 638.070) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant for licensure as a veterinarian who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may subm…

NAC 638.0436 Temporary licensure: Application; location and period of validity; limitation on issuance. (NRS 638.070, 638.110) 1. A person who holds a current and active license in good standing to practice veterinary medicine issued by another state, a territory of the United St…

NAC 638.0437 Display of license. (NRS 638.070) A licensee shall display his or her license in a conspicuous manner within the licensee’s place of employment. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs by R074-06, eff. 6-28-2006)

NAC 638.044 Renewal of inactive license. (NRS 638.070, 638.128) A licensed veterinarian may renew his or her inactive license annually by submitting to the Executive Director of the Board: 1. An application for renewal of inactive status; and 2. The renewal fee required pursuant …

NAC 638.0445 Restoration of inactive license to active status; ground for revocation of license. (NRS 638.070, 638.128) 1. A licensed veterinarian whose license has been placed on inactive status may apply to the Board to have his or her license restored to active status by submi…

NAC 638.0447 Reinstatement of forfeited license; ground for revocation of license. (NRS 638.070, 638.127) 1. A veterinarian or veterinary technician whose license is forfeited pursuant to NRS 638.127 may apply to the Board to have the license reinstated if, in addition to complyi…

NAC 638.045 Malpractice, negligence and incompetence interpreted. (NRS 638.070, 638.140) 1. Malpractice in the practice of veterinary medicine will be interpreted by the Board to include, without limitation, conduct which falls below the standard of care required of a licensed ve…

NAC 638.046 Adoption by reference of “Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics”; effect of violation; exception. (NRS 638.070) 1. The Board adopts by reference the November 2003 revision of the “Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics” of the American Veterinary Medical Associatio…

NAC 638.0465 Adoption by reference of “Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics”; effect of violation. (NRS 638.070) 1. The Board adopts by reference the “Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics” of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America as a standard for professi…

NAC 638.047 Neglect or discontinuance of services. (NRS 638.070) A veterinarian, having undertaken the care of an animal, shall not neglect that animal and, unless the veterinarian has been discharged, shall give adequate notice before discontinuing his or her professional servic…

NAC 638.0475 Maintenance and availability of and requests for records; required contents of records; cessation of practice without providing for continuation of treatment. (NRS 638.070, 638.1408) 1. Each licensed veterinarian shall maintain in this State for at least 4 years a se…

NAC 638.048 Prohibited acts. (NRS 638.070) A veterinarian shall not: 1. Falsify records of health care; 2. Falsify records so as to indicate his or her presence at a time when he or she was not in attendance or that procedures were performed by the veterinarian which were in fact…

NAC 638.0485 Alteration of or failure to maintain records: Rebuttable presumption of violation. (NRS 638.070, 638.1408) If the Board determines that a licensee has altered or failed to maintain records relating to the diagnosis, treatment or care of an animal which is the subject…

NAC 638.049 Grounds for disciplinary action: “Willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal” interpreted. (NRS 638.070, 638.1408) As used in NRS 638.1408, the Board will not interpret “willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal” to include: 1. Any…

NAC 638.0495 Consultation with another veterinarian. (NRS 638.070) 1. A licensed veterinarian may consult with another veterinarian, but the licensed veterinarian who sought the consultation shall retain responsibility for any medical decisions he or she makes regarding the anima…

NAC 638.0505 Use of “veterinary specialist” title. (NRS 638.070) Except for a person described in subsection 3 of NRS 638.015, only a person who is a diplomate from an approved specialty board of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is licensed to practice veterinary m…

NAC 638.051 Abandoned animals. (NRS 638.070) 1. An animal in the possession of a veterinarian or veterinary facility shall be deemed abandoned if: (a) The animal is left with the veterinarian or veterinary facility by a person whose identity is unknown or who cannot be reasonably…

NAC 638.052 Retaining possession of animals. (NRS 638.070) A veterinarian may retain possession of an animal until all money owed to the veterinarian for the care of the animal is paid. If the veterinarian retains possession of the animal, he or she shall continue to care for it …

NAC 638.0525 Veterinary technician in training: Supervision; requirements for registration; fee; issuance of letter of registration; duration of registration; extensions. (NRS 638.070, 638.124) 1. A person may perform the tasks of a veterinary technician under the immediate super…

NAC 638.0527 Additional requirements for licensure. (NRS 638.070, 638.122, 638.123, 638.124) 1. In addition to the requirements of NRS 638.122, an applicant for a license to practice as a veterinary technician must submit to the Executive Director of the Board proof that he or sh…

NAC 638.0528 Requirements for applicants for registration or licensure who have received bachelor of science degree. (NRS 638.070, 638.124) 1. An applicant for registration as a veterinary technician in training or an applicant for a license to practice as a veterinary technician…

NAC 638.053 Prohibited tasks; tasks authorized under immediate, direct or indirect supervision; tasks authorized under off-site supervision. (NRS 638.070, 638.124, 638.1245) 1. A licensed veterinary technician may not perform the following tasks of animal health care: (a) Surgery…

NAC 638.055 Prohibited acts. (NRS 638.070) A veterinary technician or veterinary technician in training shall not: 1. Falsify records of health care; 2. Falsify records so as to indicate his or her presence at a time when he or she was not in attendance or that procedures were pe…

NAC 638.057 Duties of supervising veterinarian; effect of noncompliance. (NRS 638.070, 638.124, 638.1245) 1. A supervising veterinarian: (a) Is responsible for determining the competency of the licensed veterinary technician or veterinary technician in training under his or her s…

NAC 638.059 Authorization required for performance of certain tasks by licensed veterinary technician employed by animal control agency or society for prevention of cruelty to animals. (NRS 638.070, 638.124) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a licensed veterinary t…

NAC 638.060 Performance of certain tasks in emergency. (NRS 638.070, 638.124) In an emergency, a licensed veterinary technician may render the following aid and treatment to save a life: 1. Application of tourniquets or pressure bandages to control hemorrhage. 2. Administration o…

NAC 638.0601 Identification as intern. (NRS 638.070) Before a veterinary intern performs any service regarding an animal for which he or she is studying or receiving training, the veterinary intern shall identify himself or herself as a veterinary intern. (Added to NAC by Bd. of …

NAC 638.06015 Identification as extern; direct supervision of extern. (NRS 638.070) 1. Before performing any service regarding an animal, a veterinary extern shall identify himself or herself as a veterinary extern. 2. While performing any service regarding an animal, a veterinar…