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NV Rev Stat § 638.128 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.128 - Placement of license to practice veterinary medicine on inactive status: Application; qualifications; effect; regulations.

  1. A licensed veterinarian may apply to the Board to be placed on inactive status. The Board may grant the application if the applicant has:  (a) A medical disability as determined by the Board;  (b) Changed the location of his or her practice of veterinary medicine from this State to another state or country;  (c) Never engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State after licensure; or  (d) Ceased to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State for 12 consecutive months,  and, as of the date of the application, has met all requirements for the issuance or renewal of a license to practice veterinary medicine.  2. If the application is granted, the applicant shall not engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State unless the applicant is returned to active status.  3. A person whose license has been placed on inactive status pursuant to this section is exempt from any requirements for continuing education.  4. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the:  (a) Procedures for making an application pursuant to this section;  (b) Procedures and terms upon which a person whose license has been placed on inactive status may resume the practice of veterinary medicine; and  (c) Fees for renewal of inactive status.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2067; A 1995, 1682)
NV Rev Stat § 638.129 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.129 - Removal of limitation or suspension of license; reinstatement of revoked license.

  1. Any person:  (a) Whose practice of veterinary medicine has been limited; or  (b) Whose license to practice veterinary medicine has been suspended until further order or revoked,  may apply to the Board after a reasonable period for removal of the limitation or suspension or may apply to the Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS for reinstatement of the revoked license.  2. In hearing the application, the Board:  (a) May require the person to submit to a mental or physical examination by physicians whom it designates or to an examination testing the person’s competence by other persons whom it designates, and submit such other evidence of changed conditions and of fitness as it considers proper;  (b) Shall determine whether under all the circumstances the time of the application is reasonable; and  (c) May deny the application or modify or rescind its order as the evidence warrants.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1249; A 2005, 777)
NV Rev Stat § 638.131 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.131 - Provision of regulations to certain licensees governing sanitary conditions of facilities in which veterinary medicine is practiced.

A copy of the regulations of the Board governing the sanitary conditions of facilities in which veterinary medicine is practiced must be furnished to each person to whom a license is issued for the practice of veterinary medicine pursuant to this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1251)
NV Rev Stat § 638.132 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.132 - Regulations for licensure of facility in which veterinary medicine is practiced.

The Board shall adopt regulations which prescribe the requirements for the licensure of a facility in which veterinary medicine is practiced, including, without limitation, the fee for the issuance and renewal of a license.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1675)
NV Rev Stat § 638.133 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.133 - Duty of veterinarian and veterinary technician to report claim for malpractice or negligence and disposition.

Every veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed pursuant to this chapter shall report to the Board any claim for malpractice or negligence filed against him or her and its disposition within 90 days after the claim is filed and after its disposition.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1250; A 1995, 1683)
NV Rev Stat § 638.134 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.134 - Duty of licensed veterinarian to recommend vaccinations for zoonotic diseases; duty to provide veterinary services at level of quality required by chapter.

  1. Each licensed veterinarian to whom an animal is brought for treatment shall recommend to the owner of the animal or to the person delivering the animal for treatment that the animal receive the vaccinations for zoonotic diseases that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The vaccinations must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The Board may adopt regulations to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subsection.  2. A licensed veterinarian who agrees to perform veterinary services on an animal shall provide the services at the level of quality required by this chapter regardless of the fee, if any, which the veterinarian charges for his or her services. A violation of this subsection is a ground for disciplinary action.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1675)
NV Rev Stat § 638.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.140 - Statutory or regulatory violations; criminal offenses; improper or unlawful acts involving certain substances; incompetence, negligence or malpractice; willful noncompliance; failed supervision.

The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:  1. Violation of a regulation adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy or the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;  2. An alcohol or other substance use disorder;  3. Conviction of or a plea of nolo contendere to a felony related to the practice of veterinary medicine, or any offense involving moral turpitude;  4. Incompetence;  5. Negligence;  6. Malpractice pertaining to veterinary medicine as evidenced by an action for malpractice in which the holder of a license is found liable for damages;  7. Conviction of a violation of any law concerning the possession, distribution or use of a controlled substance or a dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;  8. Willful failure to comply with any provision of this chapter, a regulation, subpoena or order of the Board, the standard of care established by the American Veterinary Medical Association or an order of a court;  9. Prescribing, administering or dispensing a controlled substance to an animal to influence the outcome of a competitive event in which the animal is a competitor;  10. Willful failure to comply with a request by the Board for medical records within 14 days after receipt of a demand letter issued by the Board;  11. Willful failure to accept service by mail or in person from the Board;  12. Failure of a supervising veterinarian to provide immediate or direct supervision to licensed or unlicensed personnel if the failure results in malpractice or the death of an animal; and  13. Failure of a supervising veterinarian to ensure that a licensed veterinarian is on the premises of a facility or agency when medical treatment is administered to an animal if the treatment requires direct or immediate supervision by a licensed veterinarian.  [Part 5:17:1919; A 1951, 63] — (NRS A 1965, 366; 1971, 2039; 1975, 1147, 1152; 1985, 1254; 1987, 803, 1565; 1995, 1683; 1999, 185; 2003, 2713)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1402 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1402 - Fraudulent acts.

The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:  1. Fraud or misrepresentation to secure a license;  2. Conspiring to commit fraud, forgery or deception in connection with an examination for a license;  3. Swearing falsely in any testimony or affidavit relating to or in the course of the practice of veterinary medicine; and  4. Engaging in any conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, including the dissemination of information by a veterinarian, licensee of a facility or agency or an employee of either, concerning the services of the licensee which is false or misleading and which the person knew or should have known was false or misleading.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1249; A 1995, 1684)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1404 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1404 - Claiming professional superiority; accepting money to cure manifestly incurable disease; participating in agreement to split fees or provide rebates in connection with referral of client without informing client of agreement.

The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:  1. Claiming or implying professional superiority over other licensees;  2. Accepting money to cure permanently a manifestly incurable disease; and  3. Participating in an agreement with other veterinarians or licensees of a facility or agency if:  (a) The agreement is to split fees or provide rebates in connection with the referral of a client; and  (b) The client has not been informed of the agreement.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1249; A 1995, 1684)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1406 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1406 - Allowing improper use of name; unlawful professional association; failure to report revocation of license to practice in another state, territory or district of United States.

The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:  1. Allowing one’s name to be used as a veterinarian or as a veterinary technician by another person who is not licensed or permitted to practice in this State;  2. Having professional association with or employing any person claiming to be a veterinarian or veterinary technician unlawfully; and  3. Failure to report, within 30 days, the revocation of a license to practice veterinary medicine or as a veterinary technician in another state, territory or district of the United States on grounds other than nonpayment of a fee.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1249; A 1995, 1684)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1408 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1408 - Failure to maintain facilities in sanitary condition; failure to maintain or alteration of records; filing false report or failing to make required report; inhumane or cruel treatment of animals.

The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:  1. Failure of a licensee to maintain his or her facilities and premises in a clean and sanitary condition;  2. Failure to maintain records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of an animal;  3. Altering the records of an animal;  4. Making or filing a report which the licensee knows to be false;  5. Willful failure to report any dangerous, infectious or contagious disease or the results of any medical test as required by law; or  6. Willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1250)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1409 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1409 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

  1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license to practice as a veterinarian, euthanasia technician or veterinary technician, the Board shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  2. The Board shall reinstate a license to practice as a veterinarian, euthanasia technician or veterinary technician that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2145; A 2005, 2807) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 638.1527)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1413 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1413 - Filing of complaint; investigation by Board; provision of notice to person being investigated.

  1. The Board or any of its members who becomes aware of any fact which may be any one or a combination of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action shall, and any other person who is so aware may, file with the Board a written complaint specifying the relevant facts.  2. The Board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon receipt of such a complaint, investigate the actions of any applicant for a license or any holder of a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  3. The Executive Director shall send written notice by certified mail with return receipt requested to the person being investigated. The notice must contain the name of the person who filed the complaint against the licensee, the nature of the complaint and a request for any medical records the licensee may have relating to the complaint.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1245; A 1995, 1684; 2003, 1225)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1416 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1416 - Physical examination of animal after filing of complaint concerning care of animal.

Any person who files with the Board a verified complaint about the care given to his or her animal by a licensee may present the animal for a physical examination. The Board may:  1. Schedule the examination at a reasonable time and place;  2. Notify the complainant at least 5 days before the examination; and  3. Pay the cost of the examination.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1250)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1419 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1419 - Conduct of investigation.

The Board shall appoint one of its members to conduct the investigation of a complaint. The member conducting the investigation may request assistance from the Attorney General or the Executive Director of the Board, and may employ investigators, professional consultants and any other personnel necessary to conduct the investigation.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1245; A 1995, 1685; 2003, 1226)
NV Rev Stat § 638.142 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.142 - Examination to determine competence to practice veterinary medicine or act as veterinary technician; effect of failure to submit to examination.

  1. If the Board has reason to believe that the conduct of any veterinarian or veterinary technician has raised a reasonable question as to his or her competence to practice veterinary medicine or to act as a veterinary technician with reasonable skill and safety to animals, it may order that person to undergo a mental or physical examination or an examination testing his or her competence to practice veterinary medicine or to act as a veterinary technician. The examination must be conducted by physicians or other persons designated by the Board to assist it in determining the fitness of that person to practice veterinary medicine or to act as a veterinary technician.  2. Every veterinarian or veterinary technician who accepts a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination testing his or her competence when directed to do so in writing by the Board.  3. If the Board directs a licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination testing his or her competence, the examination must be held and the results returned to the Board not later than 60 days after the Board issues the order.  4. The testimony or reports of the examining physicians or other persons designated by the Board are privileged communication, except as to proceedings conducted pursuant to this chapter.  5. Except in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Board, the failure of a person licensed under this chapter to submit to an examination when directed as provided in this section constitutes a ground for the immediate suspension of the license.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1247; A 1995, 1685)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1423 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1423 - Summary order of suspension of license of veterinarian or veterinary technician or prohibition of procedures or activities: Grounds; notice; hearing; investigation; order; formal hearing.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS:  1. If the Board receives information that a veterinarian or veterinary technician is causing, allowing or maintaining any condition or activity which is an immediate threat to the welfare of an animal, it may, without a hearing, suspend his or her license or prohibit the use of certain procedures or any dangerous activity. The Board shall notify the veterinarian or veterinary technician within 2 days after taking the action.  2. The Board shall, within 14 days after notifying the veterinarian or veterinary technician, hold an informal hearing to determine if cause exists to extend the order. The veterinarian or veterinary technician may present evidence at that hearing. After the hearing the Board may extend the order for no more than 60 days.  3. The issuance or extension of the order is not an adjudication on the merits. During the period of suspension, the Board shall investigate further and if it decides it is necessary, hold a formal hearing which must take priority over any other proceeding before the Board. If the Board finds, after the formal hearing, that the licensee is causing, allowing or maintaining any condition or activity which is an immediate threat to the welfare of an animal, it shall issue an order stating its findings and the action taken.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1247; A 1995, 1685; 2005, 778)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1429 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1429 - Procedure after investigation of complaint completed.

  1. After the investigation of the complaint is completed, the member of the Board who conducted the investigation shall submit to the Board a written report of his or her findings and recommendations concerning the disposition of the complaint.  2. If the Board determines that there is not sufficient evidence to believe that a licensee has committed an act which constitutes a cause for disciplinary action, the Board shall dismiss the complaint and send a written notice to the person who filed the complaint and the licensee who was the subject of the investigation that the complaint was dismissed.  3. If the Board determines that there is sufficient evidence to believe that a licensee has committed an act which constitutes a ground for disciplinary action, the Board may enter into a settlement agreement with the licensee. The settlement agreement must be signed by the licensee and the President of the Board. The Board shall send a written notice of the settlement to the person who filed the complaint against the licensee. The notice must include a copy of the settlement agreement. The complaint and the settlement agreement are public records.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1245; A 1995, 1686; 2003, 1226; 2005, 778)
NV Rev Stat § 638.144 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.144 - Subpoenas.

  1. The Board, or a member assigned to investigate a complaint, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, papers and any other article related to the practice of veterinary medicine.  2. If any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any article as required by the subpoena, the Board may report to the district court in the county in which the hearing is pending, by petition setting forth that:  (a) Due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the required articles;  (b) The witness has been subpoenaed pursuant to this section; and  (c) The witness has failed or refused to attend or produce the articles required by the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her,  and asking for an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify before the Board or produce the articles as required by the subpoena.  3. Upon receiving the petition, the court may enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days from the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended or testified before the Board or produced the articles as required by the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.  4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Board at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required articles, and upon failure to obey the order the witness may be dealt with as for contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 54; A 1985, 1255)
NV Rev Stat § 638.1445 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.1445 - Search warrant.

In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may request and obtain a search warrant from a magistrate upon a showing that the warrant is needed to carry out an order of the Board or for an investigation or hearing being conducted by the Board and that reasonable cause exists to issue the warrant.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1250; A 2005, 779)
NV Rev Stat § 638.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.145 - Evidentiary standard for refusing to issue license or taking disciplinary action.

  1. The Board shall not refuse to issue a license to an applicant or take any disciplinary action against a licensee unless the Board finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the applicant or licensee has engaged in one or more of the practices prohibited by the provisions of this chapter.  2. As used in this section, "preponderance of the evidence" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 233B.0375.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1147; A 1985, 1256; 2003, 1227; 2005, 779; 2015, 721)