Oregon Administrative Code

875-010-0031 Registration of Veterinary Facilities; Managing Veterinarian; Registration Denial, Suspension, Revocation; Inspection (1) Each veterinary medical facility in Oregon as defined in 875-005-0005 must register with the Board and designate a Managing Veterinarian with the…

875-010-0045 Student Interns (1) Any person wishing to work in Oregon as a student intern may do so if he or she is engaged in a student intern program administered by a veterinary college or university, or a veterinary technology program, approved by the Board or the American Ve…

875-010-0050 Supervision of Interns An intern license is issued for the purpose of providing supervised training and mentorship to veterinarians who have less than one (1) year experience following graduation from a veterinary school or college as defined in OAR 875-005-0005(8). …

875-010-0065 License and Facility Registration Renewal Procedures (1) At each renewal cycle, the applicant shall pay the renewal fee for all veterinary licenses. (2) A renewal application is timely if the completed application together with the correct renewal fee is postmarked o…

875-010-0090 Continuing Education Requirements (CE) (1) All active licensees, including veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians, must comply with the CE, as defined in OAR 875-005-0005, and as provided in this rule in order to renew their licenses. (2) Licensees wishin…

875-010-0095 Fee Waivers for Licenses or Permits The Board may waive a category of fees if, in its judgment, such waiver is necessary to ensure that the fees charged do not exceed the cost of administering the Board's regulatory program pursuant to ORS 656.255(c). Statutory/Other…

875-010-0100 Criminal Conviction Determination Process (1) Prior to beginning required education or training, a person who was convicted of a crime may petition the Board for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from receiving a license issu…

875-011-0005 Gross Ignorance, Incompetence, or Inefficiency in the Profession Under ORS 686.130(14), any veterinarian may have his or her license revoked or suspended by the Board for gross ignorance, incompetence, or inefficiency in the profession, among other causes. "Gross ign…

875-011-0010 Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct The Board interprets "unprofessional or dishonorable conduct" to include, but is not limited to: (1) Gross negligence in the practice of veterinary medicine. (2) A pattern, practice, or continuous course of negligence, ignorance…

875-011-0012 Citation and Fine If an investigation or inspection reveals noncompliance with any requirements of the Veterinary Practice Act (ORS ch. 676, OAR ch. 875) that do not relate to risk of harm to animals or the public, the Board may propose a non-disciplinary citation an…

875-011-0015 Compliance with Governor's Emergency Executive Orders and Guidance (1) During a declared emergency, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Emergency Executive Order or any provision of this rule…

875-015-0005 Responsibilities for Veterinary Medical Practices (1) Each veterinarian who holds any interest in a veterinary medical practice, unless exempted by ORS 686.040, shall be jointly and severally professionally responsible for all aspects of all activities conducted at a…

875-015-0020 Minimum Requirements for Veterinary Medical Facilities and Veterinary Licensees Each veterinary medical facility and veterinary licensee shall comply with the following: (1) Air Quality: Adequate heating and cooling must be provided for the comfort and well-being of …

875-015-0030 Minimum Veterinary Practice Standards Each veterinary medical facility shall comply with the following: (1) Medical Records: A legible individual record shall be maintained for each animal. However, the medical record for a litter may be recorded either on the dam's …

875-015-0035 Minimum Standards for Veterinary Telemedicine (1) Veterinary Telemedicine (VTM) occurs in Oregon when either the animal who is receiving the care is located in Oregon when receiving VTM or the person providing the care to the animal is located in Oregon when providin…

875-015-0040 Minimum Standards for Veterinary Drugs (1) Definitions: (a) Administer’ means the direct application of a drug or device whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means, to the body of an animal patient by: (A) A veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Tech…

875-015-0050 Veterinary Dentistry (1) A veterinary 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…

875-030-0000 Introduction Prior to the adoption of these rules, OAR 875-030-0000 through 875-030-0050, the Board referred to the license issued to animal health technicians, pursuant to ORS 686.350 through 686.370 and OAR 875-010-0025, as certificate and to the holders as certifi…

875-030-0010 Criteria for Becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) In order to be licensed as a CVT, an individual must: (1) Pass the examinations referred to in OAR 875-030-0020; and (2) Hold a certificate in veterinary technology (or a comparable certificate) from a col…

875-030-0020 Examinations for Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) Applicants for licensure as CVTs shall pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) with a criterion score of 425 or greater. The Board will accept VTNE scores transferred to Oregon through the Veter…

875-030-0025 Application for Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) Applications for certification shall include: (a) An application form available from the Board office completed by the applicant; (b) The application fee payable to the Board; (c) An official transcript or verifica…

875-030-0030 Issuance of Licenses, Fees, Renewals for Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) Upon filing a complete application and meeting all the criteria of OAR 875-030-0010, the Board will issue the applicant a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license. (2) Each CVT license…

875-030-0040 Supervision of Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) All duties of CVTs must be performed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. (2) CVTs may perform the following acts: (a) Obtain and record information: (A) Complete admission records, including recording …

875-030-0045 Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct The Board interprets "unprofessional or dishonorable conduct" to include, but is not limited to the following: (1) Gross negligence in the performance of duties as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). (2) A pattern, practice…

875-030-0050 Practice Limitations for Individuals not Certified as Veterinary Technicians (1) Persons who are not licensed by this Board as CVTs may, under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, perform all acts that a CVT may perform except: (2) Induce anesthesia, except to…

875-040-0000 Certified Euthanasia Technicians (CETs) (1) Under ORS 475.190, Certified Euthanasia Technicians (CETs) may perform euthanasia or administer sodium pentobarbital as allowed under this Division. Under ORS 609.405, lethal injection of sodium pentobarbital or other subst…

875-040-0010 Certification of Euthanasia Technicians (1) Applicants must first apply as a Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) Intern in order to obtain the training required for a permanent CET certificate. CET Interns may not act independently but only under the immediate supe…

877-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure The board adopts the model rules applicable to rulemaking, OAR 137-001-0005 to 137-001-0100, effective on January 1, 2008. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorne…

877-001-0006 Definitions (1) “Agency” for purposes of meeting the requirements of a Plan of supervision, as set out in Division 020 of this chapter, means a private or public organization that, through its employees, engages in clinical social work (defined in ORS 675.510 (2)) ge…

877-001-0009 Name, Postal Address, Email Address and Employer of Record (1) A licensee must provide the board with a Name of Record. (a) If a licensee’s Name of Record changes, the licensee must notify the board in writing within 30 days of the effective date of the name change a…

877-001-0015 Required Documentation The board will accept as evidence that a person meets a requirement to hold an academic degree only: (1) A certified transcript from the institution awarding the degree; or (2) A copy of a transcript from the awarding institution or other writt…

877-001-0020 Fees for Certification and Licensing Following are the fees due, without pro ration, as a condition of obtaining and retaining a certificate or license under this division of rules: (1) The application fee for an initial certificate or license is: (a) Registered Bacc…

877-001-0025 Renewals of Authorization to Practice Regulated Social Work (1) The holder of an authorization to practice regulated social work may renew the authorization by submitting the following to the board: (a) A completed application for renewal that shows that the holder o…

877-001-0028 Lapsed and Expired Licenses and Certificates (1) A license or certificate that is not renewed by the end of the 30th day following the renewal date is lapsed. (2) A lapsed license or certificate may be renewed by submitting: (a) The completed renewal application; (b)…

877-001-0030 Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications Pursuant to ORS 36.224, the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers adopts by reference OAR 137-005-0052, Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications, and OAR 137-005-0054, Confidenti…

877-005-0101 Authorization for Graduate Students to Practice Clinical Social Work (1) A student in a social work graduate degree program at a college or university accredited by or considered in candidacy status by a credentialing body recognized by the board under OAR 877-020-00…

877-010-0000 Board Meetings The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall meet a least six times a year to accomplish its work. The Board shall meet at a time and place specified by the Board and at such other times and places as specified on call of the Chair, or a majority o…

877-010-0005 Quorum Required A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/…

877-010-0010 Internal Organization At the first meeting beginning each fiscal year, organizational matters, including review of responsibilities assigned to Board members and officers, shall be the first order of business. The terms of the previous Chair and Vice-Chair and all ot…

877-010-0015 Chair’s Responsibilities (1) The Board Chair shall be responsible to carry out the duties of the Chair, including but not limited to the following: (a) Develop a draft agenda for each board meeting. (b) Act as Chair during the meetings of the Board. (c) Call Board me…

877-010-0020 Board Communications All correspondence in support of Board activities shall be prepared by the Board Executive Director or designee. When deemed necessary or appropriate, the Executive Director will review correspondence with the Board Chair or the Board's legal cou…

877-010-0025 Board Files Board records will be maintained pursuant to the requirements established by the Oregon Secretary of State, Archives Division, Board and Commission Records, OAR 166-350-0005 and 166-350-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other…

877-010-0030 Minutes and Agendas (1) The minutes of a meeting shall be distributed promptly following the meeting to all Board members. (2) The Board Executive Director shall prepare a draft agenda with review by the Chair before distribution to Board members and the public. The …

877-010-0040 Publications The Board will make public information on all licensees, including name, license type, license status, and if appropriate, disciplinary status, available on the BLSW website. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: OR…

877-010-0045 Charges for Materials and Services Many public records are available on Board’s website without charge; convenience copies of these records are available upon request for a set charge. Pursuant to ORS 192.324, public records fees reflect no more than the actual cost …

877-015-0105 Purpose This division of rules describes the procedures and requirements to obtain and renew a certificate of registration as a baccalaureate social worker and a license as a master’s social worker and the requirements regarding surrender and reapplication for a cert…

877-015-0108 Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for initial certificate of registration or license, an applicant must meet the requirements in sections (1) through (6) of this rule: (1) The applicant must submit a complete and accurate application on a form provided by the b…

877-015-0131 Surrender of Certificate of Registration (1) A baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker may offer to surrender a certificate of registration or license at any time. (2) If no complaint is pending at the time an offer to surrender is received by the board…

877-015-0136 Reissuance of Certificate of Registration and License (1) Following a voluntary surrender of a certificate or license under OAR 877-015-0131 an individual may re-apply for licensure under the requirements in effect at the time of re-application and, if applicable, th…

877-015-0146 Inactive Status (1) Upon written request by a baccalaureate social worker or a master’s social worker who plans not to practice as a regulated social worker in Oregon for an extended period of time, the board may place a certificate or license in inactive status. (2)…