Veterinary Practice Acts and Regulations
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Comprehensive vocabulary and regulatory definitions based on lecture notes covering state practice acts, federal agencies, and animal welfare laws.
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Veterinary Practice Acts
The set of laws that governs veterinary medicine in a particular state.
Veterinary Medical Board
A group of veterinarians appointed by the governor to administer a state's veterinary medicine.
NAVLE
North American Veterinary Licensing Exam.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
A federal law enforcement agency charged with enforcing the Controlled Substances Act.
Controlled Substances Act
A federal law that controls the manufacture, purchase, and distribution of certain medications, generally covering addictive medications subject to abuse like narcotics.
every 5 years
How often to records of controlled substances need to be taken?
every 2 years
How frequently should inventory be taken for controlled substances?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
A division of the US Department of Labor that enforces laws protecting workers from workplace hazards.
Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
A branch of the FDA that monitors the animal health industry and administers sections of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that apply to animals.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
A division of the US Department of Agriculture charged with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act.
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
A USDA agency charged with ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe and correctly labeled.
Animal Welfare Act
A group of federal laws designed to ensure that laboratory animals receive the best possible care.
Laboratory Animal
An animal kept in a research facility, zoo, or educational institution.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
A federal government agency whose requirements must usually be followed by veterinary practices that offer certain grooming services.
State Departments of Health
Which department requires veterinary practices to register their x-ray machines?