18VAC150-20-30. Posting of licenses; accuracy of address.

A. All licenses, registrations and permits issued by the board shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public at the establishment where veterinary services are being provided or available for inspection at the location where an equine dental technician is working.

B. It shall be the duty and responsibility of each licensee, registrant and holder of a registration permit to operate a veterinary establishment to keep the board apprised at all times of his current address. All notices required by law or by this chapter to be mailed to any veterinarian, certified veterinary technician, registered equine dental technician or holder of a permit to operate a veterinary establishment, shall be validly given when mailed to the address furnished to the board pursuant to this regulation. All address changes shall be furnished to the board within 30 days of such change.

Statutory Authority

§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3813 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR645-01-1 §1.3, eff. June 10, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 6, Issue 26, eff. October 31, 1990; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998; Volume 19, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 2003; Volume 24, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 2007.

18VAC150-20-100. Fees.

A. The following fees shall be in effect from October 15, 2005, to October 15, 2006:

B. The following fees shall be in effect on October 15, 2006, and thereafter:

Statutory Authority

§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3813 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR645-01-1 §1.10, eff. June 10, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 6, Issue 26, eff. October 31, 1990; Volume 12, Issue 9, eff. February 21, 1996; Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998; Volume 19, Issue 7, eff. January 15, 2003; Volume 19, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 2003; Volume 21, Issue 26, eff. October 5, 2005; Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. July 26, 2006; Volume 24, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 2007.

Part II

Licensure For Veterinarians And Veterinary Technicians

18VAC150-20-140. Unprofessional conduct.

Unprofessional conduct as referenced in §54.1-3807(5) of the Code of Virginia shall include the following:

1. Representing conflicting interests except by express consent of all concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts. Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer and the seller is prima facie evidence of a conflict of interest.

2. Practicing veterinary medicine or equine dentistry where an unlicensed person has the authority to control the professional judgment of the licensed veterinarian or the equine dental technician.

3. Issuing a certificate of health unless he shall know of his own knowledge by actual inspection and appropriate tests of the animals that the animals meet the requirements for the issuance of such certificate on the day issued.

4. Revealing confidences gained in the course of providing veterinary services to a client, unless required by law or necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of other persons or animals.

5. Advertising in a manner which is false, deceptive, or misleading or which makes subjective claims of superiority.

6. Violating any state law, federal law, or board regulation pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine or equine dentistry.

7. Practicing veterinary medicine or as an equine dental technician in such a manner as to endanger the health and welfare of his patients or the public, or being unable to practice veterinary medicine or as an equine dental technician with reasonable skill and safety.

8. Performing surgery on animals in an unregistered veterinary establishment or not in accordance with the establishment permit or with accepted standards of practice.

9. Refusing the board or its agent the right to inspect an establishment at reasonable hours.

10. Allowing unlicensed persons to perform acts restricted to the practice of veterinary medicine or , veterinary technology or an equine dental technician including any invasive procedure on a patient.

11. Failing to provide immediate and direct supervision to a licensed veterinary technician in his employ.

12. Refusing to release a copy of a valid prescription upon request from a client.

Statutory Authority

§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3813 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR645-01-1 §2.4, eff. June 10, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 6, Issue 26, eff. October 31, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 5, eff. December 23, 1998; Volume 19, Issue 9, eff. March 1, 2003; Volume 24, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 2007.

Part VI

Equine Dental Technicians

18VAC150-20-220. Requirements for registration as an equine dental technician.

A. A person applying for registration as an equine dental technician shall provide a recommendation from at least two veterinarians licensed in Virginia who attest that at least 50% of their practice is equine, and that they have observed the applicant within the past five years immediately preceding the attestation and can attest to his competency to be registered as an equine dental technician.

B. The qualifications for registration shall include documentation of one of the following:

1. Current certification from the International Association of Equine Dentistry;

2. Completion of a board-approved certification program or training program;

3. Completion of a veterinary technician program that includes equine dentistry in the curriculum; or

4. Evidence of equine dental practice for at least five years and proof of 16 hours of continuing education in equine dentistry completed within the five years immediately preceding application for registration.

C. In order to maintain an equine dental technician registration, a person shall renew such registration by January 1 of each year by payment of the renewal fee specified in 18VAC150-20-100 and attestation of obtaining 16 hours of continuing education relating to equine dentistry within the past three years.

1. Equine dental technicians shall be required to maintain original documents verifying the date and subject of the continuing education program or course, the number of continuing education hours, and certification of completion from a sponsor. Original documents shall be maintained for a period of two years following renewal. The board shall periodically conduct a random audit to determine compliance. Practitioners selected for the audit shall provide all supporting documentation within 10 days of receiving notification of the audit.

2. Registration may be renewed up to 30 days after the expiration date, provided a late fee as prescribed in 18VAC150-20-100 is paid in addition to the required renewal fee.

3. Reinstatement of registration expired for more than 30 days shall be at the discretion of the board. To reinstate a registration, the applicant shall pay the reinstatement fee as prescribed in 18VAC150-20-100 and submit evidence of completion of continuing education hours equal to the number of years in which the registration has been expired, for a maximum of two years. The board may require additional documentation of clinical competency and professional activities.

Statutory Authority

§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3813 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 2007.

18VAC150-20-230. Application requirements for registration as an equine dental technician.

In addition to the evidence of qualification required in 18VAC150-20-220, an applicant for registration shall provide:

1. Submission of a completed application and the applicable fee as specified in 18VAC150-20-100; and

2. Submission of satisfactory evidence of good moral character as specified in an application provided by the board.

Statutory Authority

§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3813 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 2007.

18VAC150-20-240. Standards of practice for equine dental technicians.

A. The practice of an equine dental technician may include the performance of routine dental maintenance with nonmotorized hand tools but shall not include cutting or chipping teeth or extraction of rooted teeth.

B. The planing or leveling of equine teeth using motorized tools or the extraction of wolf teeth premolars shall be performed in accordance with §54.1-3813 C 2 of the Code of Virginia.

C. A record of each individual patient treated shall be maintained by the equine dental technician and shall include all relevant procedures performed. Client records shall be kept for a period of three years following the last visit and shall be available for inspection.

Statutory Authority

§§54.1-2400 and 54.1-3813 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 3, eff. November 29, 2007.

FORMS

Licensure Procedure for Veterinarians (rev. 10/02 8/07).

Application for a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine (rev. 7/03 8/07).

Instructions to the Veterinary Technician Licensure Applicant (rev. 10/05 8/07).

Application for a License to Practice Veterinary Technology (rev. 7/03 8/07).

Applicant Instructions for New, Upgrading to Full Service, or Change of Location Inspections (eff. 10/02 rev. 8/07).

Application for Veterinary Establishment Permit (rev. 7/02 8/07).

Application for Reinstatement (rev. 10/02 8/07).

Renewal Notice and Application - 0301 (rev. 7/02).

Renewal Notice and Application - 0302 (rev. 7/02).

Licensure Verification - Veterinarian (rev. 07/04 8/07).

Licensure Verification - Veterinary Technician (rev. 11/02 9/07).

Application for Registration for Volunteer Practice (eff. 12/02 rev. 8/07).

Sponsor Certification for Volunteer Registration (eff. 1/03 rev. 8/07).

Application for Registration to Practice as an Equine Dental Technician (eff. 11/07).

Recommendation for Registration as a Equine Dental Technician (eff. 11/07).