I support the petitioner’s request to require veterinarians to check companion animals (canine and feline) for a microchip.  Other than requiring the veterinary to check for a microchip, the petitioner did not express what actions should be taken with the information taken. One assumes at a minimum the veterinarian will document in the patient chart whether there was a microchip present and if so the alphanumeric code.  However, I am opposed to the Board imposing any additional requirement or duty on the veterinarian or the veterinary facility.