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News & Updates

  • Board Enforcement of 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 procedural options available to the Board, a civil district court has the constitutional authority

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

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    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 degree of harm or neglect constitutes animal “abuse”? Do I

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  • When Am I Obliged to Provide a Prescription?

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    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 sometimes coming from abroad with product information in a foreign language without quality control assurances. At times

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  • Online CE Limits in Effect

    The Emergency Rules enacted during COVID expired in the Spring ’22 and starting July 1, 2022, the Board reverted back to its regular rules related to continuing education hours. In so doing, a maximum of 50% of the required CE hours may be obtained online– which includes interactive Zoom-style webinars. DVMs can earn no more

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  • Online Option Now Available for State Jurisprudence Exam

    The LBVM is happy to announce that the State Jurisprudence Exam can now be taken online! The Louisiana State Board Examination consists of twenty-six (26) questions designed to test an applicant’s familiarity with the laws and regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana. A passing score of 70% or more

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