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Board Enforcement of LA Veterinary Practice Act

Feb 14, 2023 | LA Veterinary Practice Act

The Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act gives the Board the legal authority to file suit in a district court against any person practicing veterinary medicine without a license or temporary permit, where a lawful exception is not applicable. Although there are other...

Learn About Peer Assistance Program & Earn Continuing Education Credit

Feb 14, 2023 | Continuing Education, Office-Related

The LBVM is committed to its charge to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine, including DVMs, RVTs, and CAETs. In short, the Board’s...

Suspected Animal Abuse – Am I Required to Report? What If The Client Objects? Can I Be Sued or Have My License Sanctioned?

Feb 14, 2023 | DVM-Related, LA Veterinary Practice Act

Veterinarians are often faced with a dilemma when encountering suspected animal abuse, especially when a client or a member of the client’s family may be responsible for that abuse. First, how can a veterinarian be sure the animal was not involved in an accident? What...

When Am I Obliged to Provide a Prescription?

Feb 14, 2023 | DVM-Related, LA Veterinary Practice Act, Uncategorized

The Board intermittently receives queries from the practice inquiring about the obligation under the Board Rules or Ethical Principles to provide a prescription to a client. Often the veterinarian has questions concerning the source of the medication—from experience...

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