Scope Statements
Veterinary Examining Board
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on April 19, 2012.
Rule No.
VE 1.02
Relating to
Definitions of “Patient" and “Prescription Legend Animal Drugs."
Rule Type
Permanent.
Finding/nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule only)
N/A
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Rule
The objective is to revise the definition of “patient" so that it is identical to the definition in s.
453.02 (4s); and repeal the definition for “prescription legend animal drugs" due to no longer being referenced in the VE Code.
Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
The amendment of the rule will create consistency with the statute and remove an unnecessary definition.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
s.
15.08 (5) (b) Each examining board: shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
under s.
453.02 (6), establishing the scope of practice permitted for veterinarians and veterinary technicians and shall review the rules at least once every 5 years to determine whether they are consistent with current practice. The examining board may promulgate rules relating to licensure qualifications, denial of a license, certificate or temporary permit, unprofessional conduct and disciplinary proceedings.
Estimate of the Amount of Time that State Employees will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
20 hours.
List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians.
Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule
No or minimal economic impact.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, (608) 261-2377
Veterinary Examining Board
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on April 19, 2012.
Rule No.
VE 1.02, 7, 8, and 9.
Relating to
Standards of practice and unprofessional conduct of Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians.
Rule Type
Permanent.
Finding/nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule only)
N/A
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objective of the rule is to make the VE rules consistent with current veterinary practice and statutory changes. This rule will provide guidance to the profession, which includes defining and enforcing professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the profession.
Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
Pursuant to s.
453.03, the Veterinary Examining Board shall review the rules at least once every 5 years to determine whether they are consistent with current practice. These rules will make our rules consistent with current veterinary practice. Pursuant to s.
15.08 (5) (b), each examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
As a result of the above authority, these rules should amend and create various rule provisions and definitions related to the veterinary profession, such as advertising, extractions, obstetrical treatment, types of patients, records, and professional conduct, which may include amendments to language for clarity or to remove requirements that are inconsistent with current veterinary practice.
In addition, the rule will update the delegation of administration of a rabies vaccination to the acts which can be delegated to a Certified Veterinary Technician pursuant to
2005 Wisconsin Act 236.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
s.
15.08 (5) (b) Each examining board: shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
s.
453.03 (1) The examining board shall promulgate rules, within the limits of the definition under s.
453.02 (6), establishing the scope of practice permitted for veterinarians and veterinary technicians and shall review the rules at least once every 5 years to determine whether they are consistent with current practice.
Estimate of the Amount of Time that State Employees will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
60 hours.
List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians.
Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule
No or minimal economic impact.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, (608) 261-2377
Veterinary Examining Board
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on April 19, 2012.
