Title 43, Occupations and Professions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Accepted livestock management practice" means a procedure that is commonly performed as part of the routine management of livestock which includes vaccination, implantation of growth hormones, branding, castratio…

1. The state board of veterinary medical examiners consists of five gubernatorially appointed members. In appointing the board members, the governor shall appoint three veterinarians, one veterinary technician, and one individual representing the public. In appointing the veterin…

1. The board shall elect a president and a vice president. The board shall hold meetings semiannually for the approval of applicants for licensure. The board may hold any other meeting it determines necessary at the time and place it designates. No session of the board may exceed…

The board shall be authorized to rely upon the expertise of and verified data gathered and stored by not-for-profit organizations that share in the public protection mission of the board including the American association of veterinary state boards to make determinations under th…

The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings and a register of applicants for licenses showing the name of each applicant, the time spent by each applicant in the study and practice of veterinary medicine or veterinary technology, and the name and location of the program …

Members of the board may receive for each day the members are engaged in the performance of the duties of their office the per diem fixed by the board. The members also may be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses and meals and lodging expenses at the same rate and in the same…

The board may employ an executive director and other individuals as necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter at such salaries as it may determine.

An individual must have a license or temporary license issued by the board to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology.

The board may grant a license to practice veterinary medicine to an applicant who: 1. Is a graduate of an approved college of veterinary medicine or has completed an equivalency program of veterinary medicine as established by the board by rule; 2. Passes the national board exami…

The board may grant a license to practice veterinary technology to an applicant who: 1. Is a graduate of an approved program of veterinary technology or completed an equivalency program of veterinary technology as established by the board by rule; 2. Passes the veterinary technic…

The board may issue a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine in this state to a qualified applicant who has met the requirements established by the board.

1. A veterinarian license expires annually on June thirtieth. 2. A veterinarian license may be renewed by submission of the following to the board, no later than June thirtieth: a. A complete renewal application; b. Payment of the renewal fee established by the board; and c. Proo…

A foreign practitioner may provide veterinary services in this state which fall within the scope of practice designated by the foreign practitioner's license and by this chapter without obtaining a license from the board if the services are provided through telehealth and are a c…

1. A veterinary technician license expires annually on December thirty-first. 2. A veterinary technician license may be renewed by submission of the following to the board, no later than December thirty-first: a. A complete renewal application; b. Payment of a renewal fee establi…

1. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established unless the veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of the patient to initiate a general or preliminary diagnosis of the medical condition of the patient. To establish a veterinarian-client- patient relationship, t…

The provision of veterinary services to a patient in this state which fall within the standard of practice of veterinary medicine regardless of the means by which the services are provided or the physical location of the person providing those services, constitutes the practice o…

1. The following individuals may not be considered to be engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state: a. An individual who treats animals, owned by themselves or the individual's regular employer, except if ownership of the animal was transferred or otherwise ma…

1. The provision of a recognized animal service does not constitute the practice of veterinary medicine if provided by an individual who is not a veterinarian or veterinary technician and not otherwise excepted from the practice of veterinary medicine under section 43-29-13. 2. F…

1. The following individuals may not be considered to be engaging in the practice of veterinary technology in this state: a. An individual who treats an animal owned by the individual or the individual's regular employer, except if ownership of the animal was transferred or other…

1. The board may refuse to issue a license or temporary license, or may suspend or revoke a license or temporary license, upon any of the following grounds: a. Fraud or deception in procuring the license, including conduct that violates the security or integrity of any licensing …

1. An individual may file a written complaint with the board setting forth the specific charges upon which the complaint is made. Upon receiving a complaint, the board shall notify the veterinarian or veterinary technician of the complaint and request a written response from the …

1. A veterinarian or veterinary technician may voluntarily self-report or self-refer to a treatment or monitoring program approved or contracted by the board to seek assistance for a potential or existing impairment due to a mental health or substance use disorder. 2. A veterinar…

1. All proceedings relative to the issuance, revocation, or suspension of a license, or relative to reissuing a license that has been revoked must be conducted pursuant to chapter 28-32. An appeal from the final decision of the board in any matter covered by this chapter may be t…

1. Any animal placed in the custody of a veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care, which is abandoned by the client for a period of more than ten days after a written notice, by registered or certified letter, return receipt requested, is mailed to the client at the la…

1. An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if the individual: a. Practices veterinary medicine in this state without compliance with the provisions of this chapter; b. Willfully and falsely claims or pretends to have or hold a license or temporary license issued by the b…

1. An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if the individual: a. Practices veterinary technology in this state without compliance with the provisions of this chapter; b. Willfully and falsely claims or pretends to have or hold a license issued by the board; or c. Willful…

The following individuals are immune from liability in any civil or criminal proceeding brought against the individual for any action occurring while the individual was acting in good faith within the scope of the individual's respective capacity: 1. A member of the board; 2. A m…

1. Except as provided under subsection 2, a veterinary prescription drug must be dispensed, used, or prescribed within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. 2. Other than a controlled substance, a veterinarian may dispense a veterinary prescription drug witho…

1. A veterinarian shall establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship by virtue of a medically appropriate and timely in-person examination of a patient by the veterinarian, or by a timely in-person visit to the premises where the patient is managed or resides before the p…