Relating generally to practice of veterinary medicine
What changed between versions
Changed supervision requirements for veterinary assistants and technicians from 'direct' to 'general' supervision, allowing them to work with slightly less immediate oversight by a veterinarian.
Modified the scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians to allow duties under 'general' supervision instead of 'direct' supervision.
Adjusted the certification requirements for animal euthanasia technicians to clarify that passing either written or practical skills exams is sufficient, rather than requiring both.
Clarified that temporary permits can now be issued for both veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.
Added a new section establishing a reciprocity process for veterinarians and technicians licensed in other states to practice in West Virginia without meeting all local requirements.
Updated the definition of 'Permit' to include temporary permits for veterinary technology, not just veterinary medicine.
Changed the definition of 'General supervision' to remove the requirement that the veterinarian be physically present in the building, allowing them to be 'quickly and easily available' instead.
Updated the definition of 'Veterinary assistant' to specify they work under 'general' supervision rather than 'direct' supervision.
Corrected the definition of 'Personal examination' to include the hyphenated term 'in-person' for consistency.
Standardized capitalization of 'board' throughout the text to refer to the Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Fixed minor grammatical errors and formatting inconsistencies, such as removing redundant words like 'and/or' and correcting section numbering.