Professions and occupations; veterinarians; modifying certain definitions; effective date.

The header was updated to indicate this is the 'Floor (House)' version, and the Senate co-sponsor (Murdock) was added to the bill title.

Page numbers and formatting markers were updated to reflect the new version of the document.

Removed the 'Proposed Policy' header and associated committee substitute labels, changing the document title to simply 'Committee Substitute'.

Updated the page reference numbers in the footer from 'Req. No. 16408' to 'Req. No. 16829'.

Removed all text establishing a fee structure and certification process for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy.

Replaced the original list of definitions with a revised list that clarifies roles for veterinarians, technicians, and assistants but removes the specific PEMT certification definition.

Updated the definition of 'Veterinary technology' to explicitly exclude diagnosis, prognosis, surgery, and prescription of treatments unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.

Added a detailed definition for 'Veterinarian-client-patient relationship' outlining when a veterinarian assumes responsibility for medical judgments.

Refined the definition of 'Direct supervision' to specify requirements for veterinary technicians and other employees performing medical care.

The bill's purpose was expanded to include establishing a fee structure and certification for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMT).

New requirements were added to establish a specific certification process for practitioners offering PEMT.

The bill title was updated to reflect the new PEMT provisions and to include language regarding codification.

Added a new definition for 'veterinary technologist' to recognize individuals with bachelor's degrees in veterinary technology.

Modified the definition of 'veterinary technician' to explicitly link the term to certification under Sections 698.21 through 698.26.

Added a new definition for 'licensed veterinarian' to specify that it applies to anyone holding an active state license.

Modified the definition of 'veterinary premises' to include mobile units and public outreach clinics, while excluding client and research facilities.