Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Veterinary Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine [18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for licensure of veterinarians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary facilities and sets standards for facilities and the practice of veterinary medicine.
State Authority Chapter 38 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Achieve high ratings on the Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licensure.
2) Achieve a reduction in the number of deficiencies noted in facility inspections.
Meetings See all meetings (25) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kelli Moss  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)597-4133    FAX: (804)767-1011    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulation of haul-in facilities NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes Proposed Attorney General review in progress.
Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement Proposed Attorney General review in progress.
Regulation of satellite offices of veterinary establishments Emergency/NOIRA Attorney General review in progress.
Limited practice as a veterinarian trainee Emergency/NOIRA Attorney General review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory amendments to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2024.
Acceptance of PAVE for veterinary technician licensure Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2022.
Acceptance of veterinary nurse degree Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2021.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Recordkeeping for certain drugs
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/18/2019.
Reinspection for reinstatement Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2018.
Prescribing of opioids Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/08/2018.
Faculty and intern/resident license Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/30/2018.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/25/2017.
CE credit for volunteer practice Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/05/2017.
Elimination of restriction on practical training only in final year of veterinary school Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2016.
Increase in CE hours for veterinary technicians Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/10/2016.
Use of the term specialist Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2016.
Reduction in establishment reinstatement fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/09/2015.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Correction to incorporation by reference
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/10/2013.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/04/2013.
Addition to grounds for finding of unprofessional conduct Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/03/2013.
Drug destruction requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2011.
Conformity with law on animal cruelty
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2010.
Change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/16/2009.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2009.
Changes to restricted volunteer registration
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/23/2008.
Registration of equine dental technicians Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2007.
Change in returned check fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2006.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/05/2005.
Delegation of informal fact-finding to an agency subordinate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2005.
Notification on rabies certificat Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/08/2005.
Clarification in definition of surgery; change in defintion of supervision Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/25/2004.
Voluntary practice by out-of-state veterinarians Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/13/2003.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2003.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Removal of prohibition of injection of microchips outside of a registered veterinary establishment pursuant to legislative changes Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 02/18/2025 prior to submitting for AG review.
Elimination of restriction on preceptorships Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 06/13/2014 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
Modifications to equine dentistry requirements NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 05/22/2008 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
3/3/2022 Agency Completed Amend
3/2/2015 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
9/5/2007 Agency Completed Amend
5/3/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is