Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2270 - Missouri Veterinary Medical Board
Chapter 5 - Veterinary Facilities Permits
Section 20 CSR 2270-5.011 - Permit Applications

(1) All veterinary facilities shall have a facility permit issued by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.

(2) Applications for facility permits must be made on the forms provided by the board. Permit application forms may be obtained by requesting them from the executive director, Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, P.O. Box 633, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

(3) The application must be legible (printed or typed), signed under oath or affirmation by the responsible veterinarian in charge of the facility and accompanied by the appropriate fee.

(4) The veterinarian in charge of the veterinary establishment is responsible for:

(5) The following documents must be on file for a permit application to be considered complete:

(6) Upon receipt of a completed application, the facility permit may be issued. The permit shall be conspicuously displayed within the facility.

(7) If ownership of a veterinary facility changes, the veterinarian in charge to whom the permit was originally issued is responsible for notifying the board and returning the permit within thirty (30) days of the change in ownership. The veterinarian in charge must apply for a new permit and submit all applicable fees prior to performing any veterinary services in the facility.

(8) If the name of a veterinary facility changes, the veterinarian in charge is responsible for notifying the board and returning the permit within thirty (30) days of the name change. The veterinarian in charge must apply for a new permit and submit all applicable fees prior to doing business under the new name.

(9) If the physical location of a veterinary facility changes, the veterinarian in charge is responsible for notifying the board and returning the permit within thirty (30) days of the location change. The veterinarian in charge must complete a facility permit and self-inspection form with the new location information.

(10) If a change of ownership, location, name and/or function has occurred, the veterinarian in charge must apply for a new permit and submit all applicable fees prior to performing any veterinary services in the facility.