Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.92 Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, And Dentistry

18.92.010 Veterinary practice defined
Any person shall be regarded as practicing veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry within the meaning of this chapter who shall, within this state, (1) by ...

18.92.012 Authority to dispense legend drugs prescribed by other veterinarians
A veterinarian licensed under this chapter may dispense veterinary legend drugs prescribed by other veterinarians licensed under this chapter, so long as, during any year, ...

18.92.013 Dispensing of drugs by registered or licensed personnel
(1) A veterinarian legally prescribing drugs may delegate to a registered veterinary medication clerk or a licensed veterinary technician, while under the veterinarian's direct supervision, ...

18.92.015 Definitions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the Washington state veterinary board of governors. ...

18.92.021 Veterinary board of governors -- Appointment, qualifications, terms, officers -- Quorum
(1) There is created a Washington state veterinary board of governors consisting of seven members, five of whom shall be licensed veterinarians, one of whom ...

18.92.030 General duties of board
(1) The board shall develop and administer, or approve, or both, a licensure examination in the subjects determined by the board to be essential to ...

18.92.035 Board to certify successful examinees
The board shall certify to the secretary the names of all applicants who have successfully passed an examination and are entitled to a license to ...

18.92.040 Compensation and travel expenses of board members
Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 ...

18.92.046 Application of uniform disciplinary act
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[1987 c ...

18.92.047 Impaired veterinarian program -- Content -- License surcharge
(1) To implement an impaired veterinarian program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175, the veterinary board of governors shall enter into a contract with a voluntary ...

18.92.051 Compliance with chapter required
It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in this state, who has ...

18.92.060 Licensing exemptions
Nothing in this chapter applies to: (1) Commissioned veterinarians in the United States military services or veterinarians employed by Washington state and federal agencies while ...

18.92.070 Applications -- Procedure -- Qualifications -- Eligibility to take examination
No person, unless registered or licensed to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry in this state at the time this chapter shall become operative, shall ...

18.92.100 Examinations -- Time of -- Subjects -- Manner
Examinations for license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry shall be held at least once each year at such times and places as the ...

18.92.115 Reexamination -- Fee
Any applicant who shall fail to secure the required grade in his first examination may take the next regular veterinary examination. The fee for reexamination ...

18.92.120 License -- Temporary certificates, restrictions
Any person who shall make application for examination, as provided by RCW 18.92.070, and who has not previously failed to pass the veterinary examination, and ...

18.92.125 Veterinary technicians or veterinary medication clerks
No veterinarian who uses the services of a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk shall be considered as aiding and abetting any unlicensed person to ...

18.92.128 Veterinary technician license -- Rules
(1) The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to an individual who has: (a) Successfully passed an examination administered by the board; and (b)(i) ...

18.92.130 License -- Reciprocity with other states -- Fee
Any person who has been lawfully licensed to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry in another state or territory which has and maintains a standard ...

18.92.135 License to practice specialized veterinary medicine
(1) The department may issue a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine in this state to a veterinarian who: (a) Submits an application on a ...

18.92.140 License -- Procedures, requirements, fees
Each person now qualified to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry, licensed as a veterinary technician, or registered as a veterinary medication clerk in this ...

18.92.145 License, certificates of registration, permit, examination, and renewal fees
Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 for the issuance, renewal, or administration of the following ...

18.92.150 License -- Display
Every person holding a license under the provisions of this chapter shall conspicuously display it in his principal place of business, together with the annual ...

18.92.230 Use of another's license or diploma a felony
Any person filing or attempting to file, as his or her own, the diploma or license of another is guilty of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020.[2003 ...

18.92.240 Violations generally -- Penalty
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto, shall constitute a misdemeanor and punishable by ...

18.92.250 Intent -- Veterinary services -- Low-income households
The legislature recognizes that low-income households may not receive needed veterinary services for household pets. It is the intent of the legislature to allow qualified ...

18.92.260 Animal care societies/nonprofit humane societies -- Low-income households -- License required -- Rule-making authority -- Uniform disciplinary act -- Registration -- Fees
(1)(a) Subject to the limitations in this section, animal care and control agencies as defined in RCW 16.52.011 and nonprofit humane societies, that have qualified ...

18.92.900 Severability -- 1941 c 71
Should any section of this chapter, or any portion of any section be for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect ...