To help the OVMA identify the types of illegal practice of veterinary medicine that may be occurring in the state, we conducted a survey of the membership this past summer. The survey helped us to gather data on members’ experiences with and observations of the illegal practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Oregon.
Answers to commonly asked questions about non-traditional treatments.
As a practitioner, you must use appropriate and humane methods of anesthesia, analgesia and sedation to minimize pain and distress of patients during any procedures or conditions.
The new Minimum Standards for Veterinary Drugs, adopted by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board in 2020, require facilities to have written policies and procedures on the procurement and management of drugs. In addition, they must be readily retrievable if requested by the OVMEB during an inspection of the facility.
There are specific limitations and supervision requirements for certified technicians and non-certified staff.
Oregon's Veterinary Practice Act, which governs veterinarians and certified technicians.
Answers to commonly-asked questions about the Veterinary Practice Act.
Learn more about the rule on minimum standards for veterinary telemedicine (VTM).
