Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 251 - Veterinary Medicine, Board of
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Wyoming Administrative Code – Agency 251: Veterinary Medicine (Board of Veterinary Medicine), Sub-Agency 0001:
📘 Structure of the Code
The code is organized into chapters, detailing regulations on licensure, conduct, procedures, and more:
Ch. 0–7: Repealed sections, including ethics, definitions, licenses, AI, fees, euthanasia, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
Ch. 8: Definitions, license & permit (§ 8‑1 to 8‑6)
Ch. 9: Standards of professional conduct (§ 9‑1 to 9‑6)
Ch. 10: Animal euthanasia (§ 10‑1 to 10‑10)
Ch. 11: Artificial insemination (§ 11‑1 to 11‑6)
Ch. 12: Embryo transplant/transfer (§ 12‑1 to 12‑7)
Ch. 13: Fees, licenses, certificates, permits (§ 13‑1 to 13‑7)
Ch. 14: Application review, complaints, hearings (§ 14‑1 to 14‑11)
Ch. 15: Disciplinary and licensure procedures (§ 15‑1 to 15‑17)
Ch. 16: Ethical principles as defined by the Board (§ 16‑1 to 16‑2) (law.cornell.edu)
🧾 Statutory Authority & Board Roles
Under the Wyoming Veterinary Medical Practice Act (W.S. 33‑30‑201 to 215):
The Board consists of 5 members: 4 licensed veterinarians + 1 public consumer. Appointed by the governor for up to two non‑consecutive 6‑year terms (animallaw.info).
Roles include:
Licensing vets, AI/embryo technicians, euthanasia technicians.
Holding ≥1 exam/year, issuing licenses & temporary permits.
Setting fees, conducting investigations and disciplinary hearings.
Enforcing standards of professional conduct.
Requiring continuing education (e.g., 3 hours on controlled substances biennially) (animallaw.info).
Board meetings must occur at least annually; they maintain public records, except investigations; finances are via a dedicated, non‑reverting account .
🔍 Licensing Details & Exceptions
License required for veterinary practice; exceptions include:
Federal/state-employed vets, students under supervision.
Out‑of‑state vets consulting licensed in Wyoming.
Owners treating their own animals, specific ag roles.
Veterinary aides under supervision; AI/embryo technicians approved by board (animallaw.info, wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com).
Temporary permits are issued pending exam results and expire afterward (animallaw.info).
License renews annually by Dec 31; board mails notices by Dec 1. Late renewals allowed within a grace period plus fees; >5‑year lapse requires new application. Military service can qualify for fee waivers; continuing ed required (animallaw.info).
⚖️ Disciplinary Framework
Licenses may be denied, suspended, revoked or reprimanded for reasons including fraud, malpractice, criminal convictions, gross negligence, cruelty to animals, misadvertising, failure to display license, board non-compliance, etc. .
Disciplinary action requires sworn complaint and a hearing; reinstatement may be granted at board discretion .
💵 Budget & Fees
Historical budget snapshots show:
2011–12: ~$123K biennial; 2019–20: ~$132K (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com).
Revenue sources: license fees, renewal fees, late fees, AI, interest income.
Funds used for administration, board travel, grants, investigations, legal, etc.
✅ How to Access the Full Text
To review specific chapters or rules in full:
Use the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules site, filtering by Agency 251 (Veterinary Medicine) and Sub‑Agency 0001.
Access updated quarterly versions on sites like LII/Cornell and Justia (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
📌 Summary
The Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine (Agency 251) regulates veterinary practice statewide—covering licensure, professional standards, AI/embryo/euthanasia services, fees, disciplinary procedures, and continuing education—under authority of state statute. It convenes at least annually, enforces compliance, and funds operations through dedicated licensing revenue; license renews yearly.
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