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875-010-0050 Supervision of Interns An intern license is issued for the purpose of providing supervised training and mentorship to veterinarians who have less than one (1) year experience following graduation from a veterinary school or college as defined in OAR 875-005-0005(8). (1) "Supervision," as used in ORS 686.085, requires an Oregon licensed veterinarian to provide supervision of the Intern as follows: (a) Direct supervision of the Intern for each and every procedure until such time as the supervising veterinarian reasonably concludes that the Intern has sufficient training and experience to competently conduct a particular procedure, or class of procedures, independently; (b) The supervising veterinarian shall document and make available to the Board, if requested, the documentation used in making the decision to allow the Intern to work independently. (c) The supervising veterinarian need not continue to directly supervise that procedure or class of procedures, upon the supervisor's determination that competency has been achieved by the Intern; however, the supervising veterinarian shall continue to reasonably monitor the results thereof; (d) The supervising veterinarian shall continue to directly supervise all procedures for which the supervisor has not yet made a competency determination. (2) The supervising veterinarian may not: (a) Be absent from the veterinary clinic for more than 14 consecutive days, or more than 21 total days, in a six month period, exclusive of weekends; or (b) Conduct the supervision from a separate clinic, unless and until such time as the supervising veterinarian reasonably concludes that the Intern has sufficient training and experience to competently conduct a particular procedure or class of procedures independently. (3) The supervising veterinarian shall notify the Board within 10 calendar days if an Intern is no longer under that veterinarian’s supervision. Notification may be via electronic mail. (4) An Intern shall notify the Board within 10 calendar days of any change in supervision. Notification may be via electronic mail. (5) An Intern may have more than one supervisor during the internship. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.085 History: VMEB 8-2018, amend filed 07/31/2018, effective 07/31/2018 VMEB 12-2017, amend filed 11/07/2017, effective 11/08/2017 VMEB 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-14 VMEB 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-08 VMEB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-06 VME 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-94 VE 6-1978, f. & ef. 7-10-78
875-010-0095 Fee Waivers for Licenses or Permits The Board may waive a category of fees if, in its judgment, such waiver is necessary to ensure that the fees charged do not exceed the cost of administering the Board's regulatory program pursuant to ORS 656.255(c). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.020, 686.045 & 686.065 History: VMEB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-06
875-011-0005 Gross Ignorance, Incompetence, or Inefficiency in the Profession Under ORS 686.130(14), any veterinarian may have his or her license revoked or suspended by the Board for gross ignorance, incompetence, or inefficiency in the profession, among other causes. "Gross ignorance, incompetence, or inefficiency" in the profession within the meaning of this provision shall be defined to include: (1) Failure to comply with current standards on isolation of patients with serious infectious, contagious diseases. (2) Keeping animals with known serious infectious, contagious diseases in the same area with animals who do not have serious infectious, contagious diseases when current standards require isolation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.130 History: VMEB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-06
875-011-0012 Citation and Fine If an investigation or inspection reveals noncompliance with any requirements of the Veterinary Practice Act (ORS ch. 676, OAR ch. 875) that do not relate to risk of harm to animals or the public, the Board may propose a non-disciplinary citation and fine not to exceed $100 for each noncompliant instance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.130 History: VMEB 1-2018, minor correction filed 01/24/2018, effective 01/24/2018 VMEB 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
875-011-0015 Compliance with Governor's Emergency Executive Orders and Guidance (1) During a declared emergency, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Emergency Executive Order or any provision of this rule. (2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to: (a) Operating a business required by an Emergency Executive Order to be closed; (b) Providing services at a business required by an Emergency Executive Order to be closed; (c) Failing to comply with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance implementing an Emergency Executive Order, including but not limited to: (A) Failing to satisfy required criteria in OHA guidance prior to resuming elective and non-emergent procedures; (B) Failing to implement a measured approach when resuming elective and non-emergent procedures in accordance with OHA guidance; (d) Failing to comply with any Board guidance implementing an Emergency Executive Order. (3) Failure to abide by the requirements of this rule may result in disciplinary action by the Board. (4) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the Emergency Executive Order alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation. (5) Penalties for violating this rule are those authorized under ORS 686.150. Any such penalties shall be imposed in accordance with ORS Ch. 183. (6) This rule shall remain in effect so long as an associated declared state of emergency is in effect. When the declared state of emergency is not in effect, this rule will not be effective. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686 History: VMEB 1-2021, adopt filed 04/30/2021, effective 05/01/2021
875-015-0035 Minimum Standards for Veterinary Telemedicine (1) Veterinary Telemedicine (VTM) occurs in Oregon when either the animal who is receiving the care is located in Oregon when receiving VTM or the person providing the care to the animal is located in Oregon when providing VTM, pursuant to the provisions of ORS 686.020. VTM may be provided only under a valid VCPR. (2) VTM may be used when a veterinarian has a VCPR only when it is possible to make a diagnosis and create a treatment plan without a new physical exam. (3) VTM may be used with an existing client when there has not been a previous physical examination for the purpose of prescribing sedation for an aggressive or fractious patient. (4) Prescriptions may only be issued when VTM occurs if the veterinarian has evaluated the safety of doing so via VTM, and in compliance with all state and federal laws. (5) A veterinarian shall not substitute VTM for a physical exam when a physical exam is warranted or necessary for an accurate diagnosis of any medical condition or creation of an appropriate treatment plan. (6) When practicing VTM in Oregon, licensees must conform to all minimum standards of practice and applicable laws. Licensees are fully responsible and accountable for their conduct when using VTM under the Board’s statutes and rules. (7) Whenever VTM is practiced in Oregon, a veterinarian must: (a) Ensure that any technology used in the provision of VTM is sufficient and of appropriate quality to provide accuracy of remote assessment and diagnosis. (b) Ensure that medical information obtained via VTM is recorded completely in the patient medical record and meets all applicable requirements of OAR 875-015-0030(1). (8) A veterinarian may only delegate the provision of VTM to a Certified Veterinary Technician who is acting under direct or indirect supervision and in accordance with OAR 875-030-0040. A valid VCPR, established by a physical examination conducted by the veterinarian, must exist for the CVT to provide VTM services. (9) Veterinarians and CVTs providing VTM shall at the time of service provide their contact information to the client or practice using the service. All VTM records shall be provided to the client or practice and are subject to the provisions of 875-011-0010 (12), (13). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 & ORS 686.370 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.210, ORS 686.370 & ORS 686.040 History: VMEB 7-2025, amend filed 11/10/2025, effective 11/10/2025 VMEB 4-2025, temporary amend filed 09/12/2025, effective 09/12/2025 through 03/10/2026 VMEB 2-2025, amend filed 07/24/2025, effective 07/24/2025 VMEB 1-2020, adopt filed 02/10/2020, effective 02/10/2020
875-015-0050 Veterinary Dentistry (1) A veterinary dental operation or procedure is the application or use of any instrument or device to any portion of an animal's tooth, gum, or related tissue for the prevention, cure, or relief of any wound, fracture, injury, disease, or other condition of an animal's tooth, gum, or related tissue. Dental operations or procedures shall be performed only by licensed veterinarians, except for those veterinary dental procedures set out in section (3) of this rule. (2) Minimum Standards: (a) Where preventive dental cleanings are offered, appropriate polishing equipment shall be available; (b) Dental diagnostic radiograph capability shall be available when surgical dental services are offered; (c) Records of dental work performed shall be kept and become part of the animal’s permanent record. (3) Preventive veterinary dental procedures including, but not limited to, the removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, and stains, or the smoothing, filing, or polishing of tooth surfaces shall be performed only by licensed veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians or veterinary assistants under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. (4) This rule does not prohibit any person from utilizing cotton swabs, gauze, dental floss, dentifrice, toothbrushes, or similar items to maintain an animal's oral hygiene. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.040 & 686.370 History: VMEB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-06 VME 5-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92, Renumbered from 875-015-0010 VME 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
875-030-0000 Introduction Prior to the adoption of these rules, OAR 875-030-0000 through 875-030-0050, the Board referred to the license issued to animal health technicians, pursuant to ORS 686.350 through 686.370 and OAR 875-010-0025, as certificate and to the holders as certified animal health technicians. The Board shall continue to refer to such licenses as certificates, but, from now on, shall refer to the holders as certified veterinary technicians. All individuals who were certified animal health technicians immediately prior to the adoption of these rules shall be considered to be certified veterinary technicians hereafter. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.350 - 686.370 History: VMEB 1-2024, minor correction filed 03/21/2024, effective 03/21/2024 VME 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92, Renumbered from 875-010-0025 VME 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-91 VME 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-91 VME 2-1989, f. 8-29-89, cert. ef. 10-1-89 VME 3-1983, f. & ef. 1-21-83 VE 5, f. & ef. 8-3-76
875-030-0020 Examinations for Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) Applicants for licensure as CVTs shall pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) with a criterion score of 425 or greater. The Board will accept VTNE scores transferred to Oregon through the Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) if the examination was taken in another state. (2) In addition to the VTNE, applicants must successfully complete an open book examination on the Oregon Veterinary Practice Act (ORS 686) with a passing score of at least 95 percent, and the Regional Disease Test, with a passing score of 100 percent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.350 - 686.370 History: VMEB 4-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-14 VMEB 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-11 VMEB 3-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-09 VMEB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-06 VME 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 11-6-96 VME 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92, Renumbered from 875-010-0025 VME 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-91 VME 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-91 VME 2-1989, f. 8-29-89, cert. ef. 10-1-89 VME 3-1983, f. & ef. 1-21-83 VE 5, f. & ef. 8-3-76
875-030-0025 Application for Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) Applications for certification shall include: (a) An application form available from the Board office completed by the applicant; (b) The application fee payable to the Board; (c) An official transcript or verification of standing and impending graduation from school. (d) Completion of the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam and Regional Disease Test; (e) The VTNE score report if the examination was taken in another state; and (f) Letters of good standing from any other state the applicant is or has been licensed in as a veterinary or animal health technician. (2) All applications for the VTNE must be made directly to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB, www.aavsb.org). The application fee for certification if the VTNE was taken in another state is a fee payable to the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.225 & 686.350 - 686.370 History: VMEB 5-2025, amend filed 09/12/2025, effective 10/01/2025 VMEB 5-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-22-14 VMEB 2-2013, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-13 VMEB 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-13 VMEB 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-11 VMEB 3-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-09 VMEB 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-06 VMEB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-8-06 VME 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92, Renumbered from 875-010-0025 VME 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-91 VME 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-91 VME 2-1989, f. 8-29-89, cert. ef. 10-1-89 VME 3-1983, f. & ef. 1-21-83 VE 5, f. & ef. 8-3-76
875-030-0030 Issuance of Licenses, Fees, Renewals for Certified Veterinary Technicians (1) Upon filing a complete application and meeting all the criteria of OAR 875-030-0010, the Board will issue the applicant a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license. (2) Each CVT license shall expire on December 31st of each renewal cycle. (3) Prior to the expiration of the CVT license, the Board will send renewal instructions to the mailing address and/or email address of the CVT on file with the Board. CVTs shall keep the Board advised of their address at all times. The Board shall be entitled to rely on its records, regardless of whether the CVT keeps the Board so advised. (4) CVTs may be renewed without re-examination upon timely application. A renewal application accompanied by the fee must be submitted to the Board postmarked no later than December 31st of each renewal cycle in order to be considered timely filed. (a) Renewal forms received or postmarked between January 1st and 31st will incur a late fee. (b) Renewal forms received or postmarked between February 1st and February 28th or 29th will incur additional late fees. (c) Renewal forms received or postmarked between March 1st and April 30th will incur additional late fees. (d) If the CVT license lapses, a 21-month grace period begins. The CVT may renew the license within the 21-month period by paying the maximum delinquent fee and the current renewal fee, and by providing documentation of veterinary technician activities, including having completed 15 hours of approved continuing education, during the interim. After 21 months, the license may be revoked and the CVT may have to re-qualify for licensure by taking an examination specified by the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.255 & 686.350 - 686.370 History: VMEB 5-2025, amend filed 09/12/2025, effective 10/01/2025 VMEB 8-2024, amend filed 10/24/2024, effective 10/24/2024 VMEB 4-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-14 VMEB 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-08 VME 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92, Renumbered from 875-010-0025 VME 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-91 VME 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-91 VME 2-1989, f. 8-29-89, cert. ef. 10-1-89 VME 3-1983, f. & ef. 1-21-83 VE 5, f. & ef. 8-3-76
875-030-0050 Practice Limitations for Individuals not Certified as Veterinary Technicians (1) Persons who are not licensed by this Board as CVTs may, under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, perform all acts that a CVT may perform except: (2) Induce anesthesia, except to place an endotracheal tube to establish an airway in emergencies (OAR 875-030-0040(2)(b)(E); (3) Operate X-ray equipment unless the person has completed 20 hours training in radiograph safety (2)(b)(G) as required by the Oregon State Health Division (OAR 333); (4) Perform dental extractions (2)(e)(G); (5) Administer rabies vaccine (2)(e)(H); and (6) Perform any duties under indirect supervision as defined in OAR 875-005-0005(20)(c). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 686.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 686.350 - 686.370 History: VMEB 2-2023, amend filed 12/13/2023, effective 12/13/2023 VMEB 7-2018, amend filed 07/31/2018, effective 07/31/2018 VMEB 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-17 VMEB 7-2016, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-16 VMEB 2-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-4-16 thru 1-4-17 VMEB 4-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-14 VMEB 16-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-08 VMEB 12-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-22-08 VMEB 5-2008, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-08 VMEB 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-08 Reverted to VME 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92, Renumbered from 875-010-0025 VMEB 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-23-02 thru 10-20-02 VME 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-92, Renumbered from 875-010-0025 VME 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-91 VME 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-91 VME 2-1989, f. 8-29-89, cert. ef. 10-1-89 VME 3-1983, f. & ef. 1-21-83 VE 5, f. & ef. 8-3-76
877-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure The board adopts the model rules applicable to rulemaking, OAR 137-001-0005 to 137-001-0100, effective on January 1, 2008. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or the Board of Licensed Social Workers.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 History: BCSW 1-2009, f. 6-15-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-97 BCSW 1-1995, f. 6-26-95, cert. ef. 7-1-95 BCSW 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-92 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-001-0009 Name, Postal Address, Email Address and Employer of Record (1) A licensee must provide the board with a Name of Record. (a) If a licensee’s Name of Record changes, the licensee must notify the board in writing within 30 days of the effective date of the name change and must include copies of official legal documents showing the name change, which must include either a birth certificate, marriage certificate or a court order or court decree. (b) A licensee must use their Name of Record for the regulated practice of social work. (2) A licensee must provide the board with a Postal Address of Record. If a licensee’s Postal Address of Record changes, the licensee must notify the board of the change within 30 days of the effective date of the change. (3) A licensee must provide the board with an Email Address of Record. If a licensee’s Email Address of Record changes, the licensee must notify the board of the change within 30 days of the effective date of the change. (4) A licensee must provide the board with an Employer of Record, if the licensee is employed. If a licensee’s Employer of Record changes or the licensee’s employment status changes (the licensee becomes employed or becomes unemployed), the licensee must notify the board of the change within 30 days of the change. (5) The board will communicate with licensees by email unless a specific method of communication is required by applicable state or federal rule or law. (6) Communication sent to a licensee will be considered to be received by the licensee the date it is sent if it is sent to the licensee’s Postal Address of Record or Email Address of Record. (1) A licensee must provide the board with a Name of Record. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 History: BLSW 1-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-23-17 BLSW 1-2012, f. 12-14-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
877-001-0015 Required Documentation The board will accept as evidence that a person meets a requirement to hold an academic degree only: (1) A certified transcript from the institution awarding the degree; or (2) A copy of a transcript from the awarding institution or other written verification provided by the social work registry maintained by the Association of Social Work Boards. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600, 675.532 - 675.533, SB 177(2009) & HB 2345(2009) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.571, 675.532, 675.533, 675.990 - 675.994 & 675.150 History: BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-001-0020 Fees for Certification and Licensing Following are the fees due, without pro ration, as a condition of obtaining and retaining a certificate or license under this division of rules: (1) The application fee for an initial certificate or license is: (a) Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker — $50; (b) Licensed Master’s Social Worker — $50; (c) Clinical Social Work Associate — $150; (d) Licensed Clinical Social Worker — $150. (2) The fee for initial issuance of a certificate or license is: (a) Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker — $50; (b) Licensed Master’s Social Worker — $100; (c) Clinical Social Work Associate — $60; (d) Licensed Clinical Social Worker — $260. (3) The fee for the renewal of a certificate or license is: (a) Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker: (A) Active — $110; (B) Inactive — $40. (b) Licensed Master’s Social Worker: (A) Active — $220; (B) Inactive — $80. (c) Clinical Social Work Associate — $66; (d) Licensed Clinical Social Worker: (A) Active — $286; (B) Inactive — $106. (4) The late fee for a request for renewal of a certificate or license received by the board after the renewal date of the certificate or license is: (a) Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker — $50; (b) Licensed Master’s Social Worker — $50; (c) Clinical Social Work Associate — $50; (d) Licensed Clinical Social Worker on active status — $200; (e) Licensed Clinical Social Workers on inactive status or Licensed Clinical Social Workers renewing a license under the provisions of OAR 877-020-0060 — $50. (5) The Board may waive any fees in sections (1) through (4) of this rule, upon written request, for any active duty military personnel deployed for 90 days or more outside the State of Oregon. (6) During a disaster or emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, the Board may waive any late fees in section (4) of this rule, upon written request for any licensee for any reason related to the disaster or emergency. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510-675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & 675.990 History: BLSW 1-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 6-2020, amend filed 09/23/2020, effective 09/24/2020 BLSW 4-2020, temporary amend filed 05/06/2020, effective 05/06/2020 through 11/01/2020 BLSW 3-2015, f. 12-21-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 BLSW 1-2012, f. 12-14-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 BLSW 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-11 BLSW 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-5-11 thru 12-31-11 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11