OK State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

1. Why Regulations?

Regulation of Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians and Certified Euthanasia Technicians includes educational requirements, entry level standards, examination for licensure and certification, continued competency, advertising standards,...

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2. Board Purpose

The primary responsibility and obligation of the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as specified in Title 59 Sec. 698.1 et seq and Title 774 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code is to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper,...

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3. Board Overview

The Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is comprised of five licensed Veterinarian members and one lay person representing the general public, who set licensing and continued competency standards, administer entry level tests, act on...

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4. Who Regulates?

The Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is comprised of five licensed Veterinarian members and one lay person representing the general public, who set licensing and continued competency standards, administer entry level tests, act on...

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5. Citizen Involvement

Citizen participation is an integral part of professional veterinary regulation in Oklahoma. Public attendance is encouraged at all hearings, in addition to participation at Board meetings conducted on veterinary laws and regulations, with comments...

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6. Board Members and Staff

      BOARD MEMBERS Name Position JIM LEE, DVM President DAN DANNER, DVM Vice-President JEFF TIDWELL, DVM Member PAUL SELLS, DVM ...

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7. Know Your Pet's Caregiver

Know Your Pet's Caregiver People commonly make background checks and ask for references before hiring a repairman, a baby-sitter or a house painter. But they are frequently less cautious in seeking the services of a physician, dentist,...

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8. Typical cases

Typical Cases The most frequent types of allegations received by the agency are:   Substandard care Poor bedside manner Unprofessional conduct Substandard facilities Inadequate record keeping Negligence...

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9. Continuing Education

Continuing Education   Each renewal period, which is between July 1 and June 30 annually, a mandatory of 2 hours shall encompass state or federal controlled dangerous substance (CDS) laws, or review of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act...

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