Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 700-12-.11 - Patient Care

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 700-12-.11

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) For hospitalized or sick patients that are maintained in a veterinary facility, a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician must physically evaluate each patient daily.

(a) Patients recovering from anesthesia must be properly monitored.

(b) For hospitalized and sick patients, the licensed veterinarian must have appropriate measures in place to ensure patient comfort.

(2) For boarded animals that are maintained in a veterinary facility, a licensed veterinarian or his or her designee must physically visit the facility and see each animal daily.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-50-21(a)(8), 43-50-90(a), 43-50-110.

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