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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8/18/14  7:35 am
Commenter: Kelly Wooley

Common Sense Measures for the Care of Our Pets
 

I support this petition, I cannot comprehend how full disclosure of who is providing care to my pet is not a good thing.  I understand that veterinary students need to work with animals to gain experience but I see no reason why pet owners should not be informed and allowed to decline such care if they so desire.  I also support the amendment to define supervision so that pet owners are aware of the level of involvment that is demonstrated by the supervising veterinarian.  I understand how an experienced veterinary resident would need less supervision than an intern but again I would want to know the supervising veterinarian's level of involvment.  Please consider making these changes for better transparency in veterinary care.

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