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]
Action Elimination of restriction on practical training only in final year of veterinary school
Stage Final
Comment Period Ended on 7/27/2016
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6/27/16  10:39 am
Commenter: S Monnette

Require Owner Consent for Vet Students Providing Treatment
 

I strongly object to approval of these regulations without a provision that would require an owner give consent for student performance of any task which ordinarily requires a license. As a pet owner I want to know the qualifications of the people providing treatment to my pets. Without my consent, my assumption is the person is fully licensed to perform the task. Putting a sign in the office saying “students working here” is unacceptable. I request that the process begin again, with another comment period and that public comments be taken into consideration. These are our pets and I don't consider it a bourden for a vet to have a conversation with the pet owner and inform them who is providing the services. I should be given the choice to allow a student to treat my pet.

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