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Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship Requirements During the COVID-19 Response. Policy Number: VBOG 20-02

Addressing the impact COVID-19 response measures have on veterinarians with regard to regulations for the veterinary-client-patient relationship.

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Continuing Education Requirements During the COVID-19 Response. Policy Number: VBOG 20-01

Addressing the impact COVID-19 response measures are having on veterinarians and veterinary technicians with regard to meeting continuing education requirements.

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WA DOH VBOG Final Rule: Veterinary technician continuing education requirements

Attached is Rule-Making Order CR-103P filed with the Office of the Code Reviser on January 28, 2020, as WSR 20-04-027. The amended rule sets requirements for veterinary technician continuing education. CR 103_FINAL_WSR 20-04-027 (1.28.20).PDF The...

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CR-102 (December 2017) (Implements RCW 34.05.320)

The Veterinary Board of Governors (Board) has filed a CR-102 for WAC 246-933-310 Definitions and WAC 246-933-345 (New) Client Communication. The board is proposing to add a definition related to facilities and practice management...

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HEAL-WA Online Medical Resource Database

Start signing up for HEAL-WA online medical resource database Legislation to add veterinarians and veterinary technicians to the health professions served by HEAL-WA passed the Washington State House and Senate and became law...

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Washington State - Veterinarian Rules in Progress

For information on new and upcoming rules in the State of Washington, please follow this link. http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Veterinarian/RulesinProgress  

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