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]
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8/12/14  12:02 am
Commenter: Beth Harris

Require Owner Consent for Student Practice on Our Animals
 

As a long-time pet owner in Virginia, I was concerned to learn that I might not see a licensed veterinarian for my pet when visiting the veterinary clinic.  Veterinary students and interns are allowed, by law, to treat my pet without informing me that they are not a licensed veterinarian, leaving me with the assumption that my pet is being treated by the person that I want it to be treated by and that I am paying for, which is not the case. This is fraud. Please ensure that the language prevents the consumer from fraud (intentional or otherwise).

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