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Dead animals held on premises shall be refrigerated.
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Examination rooms shall have ______.
lined waste receptacles, a sink with disposable towels, and a table with an impervious surface
Which of the following are minimum standards for surgery? (Select all that apply)
What is a minimum requirement for in-house laboratories?
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What must all controlled substances be compliant with?
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What is true about minimum standards of record keeping?
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All personnel using radiology equipment must wear badges.
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What is the timeline for the board to grant or deny a petition for rule-making?
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What is the timeframe for providing notice of hearings in contested cases?
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Match the types of intervention:
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What is the timeframe for the Board to issue a final decision after a hearing?
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What is an accredited school of veterinary medicine?
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What is the definition of 'Animal' as per veterinary terms?
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What does animal dentistry involve?
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Define 'Cruelty to animals.'
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What is a limited veterinary license?
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What is the definition of 'Person' in veterinary context?
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What defines the 'Practice of veterinary medicine'?
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What is a veterinarian?
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What is the Veterinary-client-patient relationship?
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What includes the term 'Veterinary medicine'?
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What is a veterinary student intern?
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What does the term 'Veterinary technician' refer to?
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Define 'Emergency facility' in a veterinary context.
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How many members are there on the NC Vet Med Board?
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How many Board members are appointed by the Governor?
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What penalties may the Board impose on licensees?
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Veterinary student preceptees may make diagnoses and treatments without supervision.
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What are the grounds for disciplinary action by the Board?
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Study Notes
Veterinary Medicine Definitions
- Accredited School of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary colleges offering DVM or equivalent degrees meeting AVMA accreditation standards.
- Animal: Encompasses all mammals except humans, including birds, fish, reptiles, and both wild and domestic species.
- Animal Dentistry: Involves treatment, extraction, cleaning, and adjustment of animals' teeth and gums.
- Cruelty to Animals: Involves willful acts causing physical pain, suffering, or death to animals, including neglect or abuse.
- Limited Veterinary License: A license with specific practice restrictions, requiring the same qualifications as a standard veterinary license.
Veterinary Practice
- Practice of Veterinary Medicine: Activities include diagnosing and treating animal health conditions, prescribing medications, and using specific medical terminology indicating expertise.
- Veterinarian: A licensed professional holding a DVM degree from an accredited institution; authorized to practice veterinary medicine.
Professional Relationships
- Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR): Established when a veterinarian makes medical judgments for an animal, the client agrees to follow care instructions, and the veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of the animal for diagnosis.
Education and Internships
- Veterinary Student Intern: Enrolled in an accredited veterinary college and has completed at least three years of study.
- Veterinary Student Preceptee: Pursuing a DVM with a registered externship program through their school.
Veterinary Facilities and Services
- Animal Health Center: Offers a range of veterinary services, including clinical care and significant research programs.
- Emergency Facility: Provides urgent care for animals with a veterinarian present during operational hours.
- Mobile Facility: Veterinary services delivered via a vehicle designed for convenience and emergency responses.
- Veterinary Clinic: Functions primarily as an outpatient facility without extended patient housing.
- Veterinary Hospital: Comprises both treatment and confinement facilities for animals.
Regulatory Board
- NC Veterinary Medical Board Membership: Composed of 8 members, with 5 appointed by the Governor and 2 by the General Assembly, including one vet tech.
- Term Limits: No member can serve more than two consecutive five-year terms.
- Board Powers: Includes licensing, investigating professional conduct, and establishing continuing education standards.
Licensing and Exams
- License Application Requirements: Must include a written application, graduation from an accredited school, and evidence of good moral character.
- Examinations: At least one licensing exam conducted annually by the Board.
- Temporary Permit: Granted to qualified applicants pending examination, valid for 60 days.
- License Renewal: Must occur within 60 days post-expiration to avoid automatic revocation.
Continuing Education
- DVM Requirement: 20 credit hours of continuing education annually.
- Vet Tech Requirement: 12 credit hours every two years.
Professional Standards
- Facility Standards: Must provide proper heating, ventilation, waste disposal, and cleanliness to ensure animal and staff safety.
- Drug Handling: All controlled substances must comply with federal and state regulations, including proper labeling of dispensed medications.
Disciplinary Actions
- Grounds for Disciplinary Action: Includes fraud, incompetence, criminal behavior, unprofessional conduct, and failure to comply with health regulations.
- Fines and Penalties: Board may impose civil monetary penalties for violations.
Emergency Procedures and Animal Abandonment
- Abandonment: An animal is considered abandoned if unclaimed for over 10 days post-notice; the veterinarian is relieved of liability for disposal.
- Emergency Orders: Board can prohibit operations of veterinary facilities posing risks to public health or animal welfare.
Record Keeping
- Minimum Standards: Records must be written or computerized for easy retrieval and must document patient care and drug dispensing details.### Record Keeping
- Records must be maintained for 3 years after the last visit or discharge of an animal.
- Individual animal records are necessary for companion pet animals that have been examined or treated.
- Recordkeeping regulations do not apply to the treatment of economic animals.
Minimum Standards of Radiography
- Facilities must have the capability to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs either on-site or through a consultation service.
- Radiology equipment must be used and maintained according to federal and state laws.
- Personnel operating radiology equipment are required to wear badges for identification.
Rule-Making Petitions
- The board is required to grant or deny rule-making petitions within 120 days of receipt.
Administration Hearings: Procedures
- Upon receiving a complaint, the executive director must inform the accused party.
- The accused has a 20-day window to submit a written response.
- The complaining party will receive a copy of the response within 20 days and has the opportunity to file a reply.
- Complaints are referred to the Committee on Investigations, which consists of 3 board members, one serving as chairman.
- The committee can assign the complaint to an investigator, invite oral statements from both parties, and conduct further investigations.
- If probable cause is found but a disciplinary hearing is not warranted, a reprimand may be issued.
- Any board member serving on the committee cannot act as the presiding officer in a related administrative proceeding.
- The board may recover costs incurred during the process, with a civil monetary penalty of up to $5000 for each violation.
Notice of Hearing
- Parties involved in a contested case must receive notification of the hearing at least 15 days prior to the scheduled date.
Types of Intervention
- Three forms of intervention are recognized:
- Intervention of right
- Permissive intervention
- Discretionary intervention
Final Decision
- The board is obligated to issue its decision within 60 days following the close of the hearing at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
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