New Mexico Administrative Code

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A. To perform the duties of a registered veterinary technician in New Mexico and receive a license issued by the board of veterinary medicine, an applicant must meet all the requirements set forth in these rules. The following documents are required: (1) a completed, signed and n…

A. Examinations shall be held as specified by the board of veterinary medicine. (1) Applicants must pass the American association of state veterinary boards (AAVSB) veterinary technician national examination (VTNE) administered by the professional examination service (PES) with t…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

A. Regular facility inspections. Each licensed veterinary facility is inspected by the facility inspector every other calendar year or at a frequency determined by the board. The board conducts regular facility inspections to: (1) ensure that every licensed veterinary facility in…

Applies to all veterinary facilities in the state of New Mexico where, or out of which, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and surgery are practiced.

Subsections F and J of Section 61-14-5 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 14, 2025 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish requirements for the licensing of veterinary facilities.

A. General Requirements. Every facility in New Mexico where the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in Section 61-14-2 NMSA 1978, regularly occurs must possess a facility license issued by the board of veterinary medicine. (1) Failure to comply with this section may result…

A current list of fees relating to licensure of facilities is also posted at the board's web site www.bvm.nm.gov. A. Fees shall include but may not be limited to the following:(1) initial facility license - $155; (2) annual license renewal - $155; and (3) late renewal penalties:(…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

A. To renew a Bovine AI and PD permit, a technician must submit letters of recommendation from two clients who have used the applicant's services within the last 12 months. The letters of recommendation shall attest to applicant's proficiency and endorse applicant's application f…

A bovine AI and PD technician shall have displayed at locations where bovine AI and bovine PD services are performed, the original New Mexico bovine AI and bovine PD certificate(s) and the current year permit renewal certificate(s).

Applies to all bovine artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis technicians.

NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-5.

Permanent.

01-17-2014 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To govern instruction, examinations and issuing of permits for bovine artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis.

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Any person who provides bovine artificial insemination (AI) and bovine pregnancy diagnosis (PD) services for compensation must possess a permit from the board for each type of service. A. Bovine AI and bovine PD permits are separate. An applicant may obtain a bovine AI permit, a …

A. To obtain a bovine AI and bovine PD permit, an applicant must: (1) Complete bovine AI and bovine PD instruction given by the bovine AI and PD examiner or through another institution approved by the board. To request board approval for a particular bovine AI and PD course of in…

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

A. When premises are closed, an answering machine or answering service shall be used to notify the public when the veterinary premises will re-open and where pre-arranged after hours veterinary care is available. B. All fixed premises shall conform to or possess the following: (1…

A. Small animals. A small animal mobile veterinary facility shall conform to or possess the following: (1) hot and cold water; (2) a 110-volt power source for diagnostic equipment; (3) a collection receptacle for proper disposal of waste material; (4) lighting adequate for the pr…

A. Emergency clinics are facilities which advertise or otherwise purport to provide veterinary medical services when these services are not normally available through other facilities. Nothing contained in this rule is intended to prohibit any licensed facility from providing ser…

A. Referral, specialty and other facilities in which the services provided are limited in scope shall: (1) identify the name of the primary veterinarian on each patient's medical record; and (2) possess all necessary instruments, equipment and apparatus essential to the services …

Veterinary premises where food animal medicine is practiced shall have a reception room and office or a combination of the two. The premises shall contain the following: A. facilities for cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment; B. telephone and answering services; C. …

A. Full service veterinary practices must have the capacity to render adequate diagnostic radiological services either in the facility or through an agreement to provide these services through another facility. B. All exposed radiographs shall be the property of the veterinary fa…

A. Clinical pathology and histopathology diagnostic laboratory services must be readily available within the veterinary facility or through outside services. B. Laboratory data is the property of the veterinary facility that originally ordered it to be prepared. C. A copy of labo…

A. No legend or controlled drug shall be prescribed, dispensed or administered without the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. B. All legend drugs shall be stored in a secure manner limiting public accessibility. C. No expired drug or biologic shall be ad…

A. Aseptic surgery means a procedure that is performed under sterile conditions. (1) Sterile surgery shall be defined as procedures in which aseptic technique is practiced in patient preparation, instrumentation and surgical attire. (2) Clean surgery means the performance of a su…

A. Dental operation or procedure is the application or use of any instrument or device to any portion of an animal's tooth, gum or related tissue for the prevention, cure or relief of any wound, fracture, injury, disease or other condition of an animal's tooth, gum or related tis…

Applies to all veterinary facilities operating in the state of New Mexico where the practice of veterinary medicine regularly occurs. NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-2(B).

Non-licensed individuals are prohibited from practicing veterinary medicine which includes but is not limited to chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, therapeutic massage, dentistry, embryo transfer or any other related services on animals as defin…

A. Every veterinarian involved in a veterinarian-client-patient relationship performing any service requiring a license to work on any animal or group of animals in his custody or in the custody of a veterinary facility, shall prepare a legible individual or group animal and clie…

A. A licensed veterinarian shall oversee the handling, treatment and disposition of infectious waste including but not limited to carcasses, anatomical body parts, excretions, blood soiled articles or bedding that are generated from an animal that the licensed veterinarian knows …

NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-5(F) and (J); Section 61-14-13.

Permanent.

01-17-2014 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To govern minimum standards for the practice of veterinary medicine.

[RESERVED]

A. The delivery of veterinary care shall be provided in a competent and humane manner B. Veterinary medicine shall be performed in a manner compatible with current veterinary medical practice. C. A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) must be established when del…

A. All premises where veterinary medicine including its various branches is being practiced and all instruments, equipment, apparatus, and apparel used in connection with those practices, shall be kept clean and sanitary and shall conform to the standards specified for different …

New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board.

The board will accept electronic signatures from all applicants and licensees who submit applications for professional licensure or renewal under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, Sections 61-14B-1 through -25 NMSA 1978 and the bo…

All individuals wishing to practice as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, paraprofessional apprentice, individuals working towards their clinical fellowship or university students who will be offering services in the speech-language pathology and/o…

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, [ Sections 61-14B-1 to 61-14B-25 NMSA 1978] and the Uniform Licensing Act NMSA 1978 [Sections 61-1-1 to 61-1-33]