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]
Action Elimination of restriction on practical training only in final year of veterinary school
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 1/29/2016
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1/15/16  12:13 pm
Commenter: Kathleen Kinsey

informed consent - veterinary office
 

Simply posting a notice in the office of the presence of students assisting in veterinary procedures is not sufficient.    As a long time pet owner and frequent client of veterinary services I would not be satisfied by this.  I do realize that students need to have practical experienc BUT -- I would strongly object if my animals were handled by someone other than my vet. - and in particular without veterinary supervision or oversight.   I would refuse to continue using a vet practice if I had any idea of this activity going one.

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