Iowa Administrative Code Agency 811 - Veterinary Medicine Board
Here is an overview of the Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 811: Veterinary Medicine Board:
Agency 811 – Iowa Veterinary Medicine Board
The Iowa Veterinary Medicine Board (IVMB) regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Iowa. This agency ensures public health and animal welfare by licensing and regulating veterinarians and veterinary technicians and by enforcing standards of professional conduct.
Primary Functions:
Licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Establishing standards of practice.
Investigating complaints and taking disciplinary action when necessary.
Setting continuing education requirements.
Promulgating rules related to animal health, treatment, and veterinary practices.
Key Rule Chapters in IAC Agency 811:
Chapter 1 – Organization and Operation
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Chapter 3 – Licensure of Veterinarians
Chapter 4 – Standards of Practice
Chapter 5 – Grounds for Discipline
Chapter 6 – Veterinary Technicians
Chapter 7 – Continuing Education
Chapter 8 – Fees
Chapter 9 – Complaint and Investigation Procedures
Chapter 10 – Telemedicine
Chapter 11 – Animal Welfare Rules
Chapter 12 – Recordkeeping and Controlled Substances
Legal Authority:
The board operates under authority granted by Iowa Code Chapter 169.
Notable Recent Topics:
Veterinary Telemedicine Guidelines
Rules on supervision and delegation to veterinary technicians.
Animal abuse reporting obligations
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