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. |
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 |
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Reduction of requirements for licensure by endorsement | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/17/2024. |
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review Changes | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/11/2024. |
Removal of prohibition of injection of microchips outside of a registered veterinary establishment pursuant to legislative changes | - | |
Limited practice as a veterinarian trainee | - | |
Regulation of satellite offices of veterinary establishments | - |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2010. |
Change of address
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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
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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
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/26/2006. |
Fee reduction
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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 |
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Elimination of restriction on preceptorships | ||
Modifications to equine dentistry requirements | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 05/22/2008 after the comment period had ended. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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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 |