Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Veterinary Medicine
Petition 203
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Continuing education for veterinary technicians |
| Date Filed | 2/18/2014 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Diana Stuebing |
| Petitioner's Request | To increase the minimum requirement for continuing education for veterinary technicians from 6 hours a year to 8 hours for each annual renewal. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition will be published on March 10, 2014 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending April 9, 2014. Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will be on the Board’s agenda for its meeting schedule for June 11, 2014. |
| Comment Period | Ended 4/9/2014 56 comments |
| Agency Decision | Initiate a regulatory change [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 6/11/2014 |
| Agency Decision Summary | On June 11, 2014, the Board voted to adopt the amendment requested by the petitioner by a fast-track action. |
| Associated regulatory action | Increase in CE hours for veterinary technicians Latest Stage: Final |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Elaine Yeatts / Agency Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, 23233 |
| Email Address: | elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4688 FAX: (804)527-4434 TDD: ()- |