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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-111 - Inactive license

(1)
Upon notice to the board, a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine shall have the person's license transferred to inactive status. If a person whose license is in inactive status wishes to resume the practice of veterinary medicine, the person shall apply to the board in a form and manner approved by the board and shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the board, continued competency to practice veterinary medicine. The board may approve the application and issue a license or may deny the application pursuant to section
12-315-107(3)
.
(2)
The board may pursue disciplinary proceedings pursuant to section
12-315-112
against a veterinarian whose license is in inactive status pursuant to this section for conduct that violates this part 1 that the person engages in while in inactive status.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 442,§13, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-110.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 77: Entire section added, p. 777, § 1, effective March 16. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 441, § 28, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 1474, § 9, effective July 1. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 476, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 895, §20, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-110.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-113 - Hearing procedure - judicial review

Hearings shall be conducted in conformity with section
12-20-403
and article
4
of title
24
. Section
12-20-408
governs judicial review of all final agency actions and orders.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-112
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 67: R&RE, p. 364, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 145-1-13. L. 73: p. 1516, § 13. L. 79: (1) repealed, p. 592, § 16, effective June 15. L. 2001: (2) amended, p. 478, § 6, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-112 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-114 - Unauthorized practice - penalties

(1)
No person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license may receive any compensation for services so rendered.
(2)
Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice veterinary medicine without an active license issued under this part 1 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407(1)(a)
.
(3)
The board or a citizen of this state may bring an action to enjoin a person from practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license. If the court finds that the person is violating, or is threatening to violate, this part 1, the court may enter an injunction restraining the person from the unlawful acts.
(4)
The successful maintenance of an action based on any one of the remedies set forth in this section shall in no way prejudice the prosecution of an action based on any other of the remedies.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 442,§15, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-114
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 67: R&RE, p. 364, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 145-1-15. L. 85: (2) amended, p. 410, § 21, effective July 1. L. 91: (1) and (3) amended, p. 1476, § 13, effective July 1. L. 2002: (2) amended, p. 1487, § 119, effective October 1. L. 2006: (2) amended, p. 96, § 63, effective August 7. L. 2011: (3) amended, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 896, §21, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-115 - Abandonment of animals - definition

(1)
An animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care that is unclaimed by its owner or the owner's agent for more than ten days after written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, is given to the addressee at the last-known address is deemed to be abandoned and may be turned over to the nearest animal shelter or disposed of in a manner deemed appropriate by the custodian.
(2)
The giving of notice to the owner, or the agent of the owner, of the animal by the licensed veterinarian, as provided in subsection (1) of this section, shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom the animal may be given of any further liability for disposal. The procedure by the licensed veterinarian shall not constitute grounds for disciplining procedure under this part 1.
(3)
As used in this section, the term "abandoned" means to forsake entirely, or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner or the owner's agent. Abandonment constitutes the relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner to the animal.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 442,§16, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-115
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 67: R&RE, p. 364, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 145-1-16. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 591, § 12, effective June 15; (1) amended, p. 441, § 29, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1) and (3) amended, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 896, §22, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-116 - Veterinary students and veterinary student preceptors

(1)
All duties or actions performed by a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor must be assigned by the student's instructor or be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in violation of this part 1. A veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor may:
(a)
Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and
(b)
Perform surgery, only if the student is competent and has the necessary training and experience, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(2)
It is unlawful for a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor to participate in the operation of a branch office, clinic, veterinary premises, or allied establishment unless the veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor is under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 442,§17, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1516, § 14. C.R.S. 1963: § 145-1-17. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 592, § 13, effective June 15. L. 91: IP(1) amended, p. 1477, § 14, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 897, §23, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-117 - Emergency care or treatment

A licensed veterinarian who in good faith administers emergency care or treatment, or euthanasia for humane reasons, to an animal, without compensation, either voluntarily or at the request of a state or local governmental officer or employee, is not liable for civil damages for good-faith acts in the administration of the care or treatment. This immunity does not apply in the event of a wanton or reckless disregard of the rights of the owner of the animal.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-118
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 73: p. 1517, § 15. C.R.S. 1963: § 145-1-19. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 592, § 15, effective June 15. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 897, §25, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-118 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-118 - Repeal of article - subject to review

This article 315 is repealed, effective September 1, 2033. Before the repeal, the board is scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 442,§1, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-119
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire section added, p. 1477, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 478, § 7, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 882, §1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-119 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-120 - Reporting requirements - immunity for reporting - veterinary-patient-client privilege inapplicable

(1)
A licensed veterinarian who, during the course of attending or treating an animal, has reasonable cause to know or suspect that the animal has been subjected to cruelty in violation of section
18-9-202
, or subjected to animal fighting in violation of section
18-9-204
, shall report or cause a report to be made of the animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement agency or the bureau of animal protection.
(2)
A licensed veterinarian shall not knowingly make a false report of animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement agency or to the bureau of animal protection.
(3)
A licensed veterinarian who willfully violates the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits a petty offense, punishable as provided in section
18-1.3-503
.
(4)
A licensed veterinarian who in good faith reports a suspected incident of animal cruelty or animal fighting to the proper authorities in accordance with subsection (1) of this section shall be immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought against the veterinarian for reporting the incident. In any civil or criminal proceeding in which the liability of a veterinarian for reporting an incident described in subsection (1) of this section is at issue, the good faith of the veterinarian shall be presumed.
(5)
The veterinary-patient-client privilege described in section
24-72-204(3)(a)(XIV)
may not be asserted for the purpose of excluding or refusing evidence or testimony in a prosecution for an act of animal cruelty under section
18-9-202
or for an act of animal fighting under section
18-9-204
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462,§153, eff. 3/1/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-121
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-64-121 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-121 - Corporate structure for the practice of veterinary medicine - definitions

(1)
A licensed veterinarian shall not practice veterinary medicine in or through a corporation except in accordance with this section.
(2)
One or more persons may form or own shares in a corporation for the practice of veterinary medicine if the corporation is organized and operated in accordance with this section. A corporation formed pursuant to this section may exercise the powers and privileges conferred upon corporations by the laws of Colorado.
(3)
The practice of veterinary medicine by a corporation pursuant to this section must be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Lay directors, officers, and shareholders of the corporation shall not exercise any authority whatsoever over the independent medical judgment of licensed veterinarians performing or supervising the practice of veterinary medicine by or on behalf of the corporation.
(4)
The corporation shall not engage in any act or omission that, if engaged in by a licensed veterinarian employed by the corporation, would violate section
12-315-112(1)
. A violation of section
12-315-112(1)
is grounds for the board to discipline a licensee pursuant to section
12-315-112
.
(5)
Nothing in this section diminishes or changes the obligation of each licensed veterinarian employed by the corporation to conduct the licensee's practice so as not to violate section
12-315-112(1)
. A licensed veterinarian who, by act or omission, causes the corporation to act or fail to act in a way that violates section
12-315-112(1)
or any provision of this section is personally responsible for the act or omission and is subject to discipline for the act or omission.
(6)
Nothing in this section modifies the veterinarian-patient-client privilege specified in section
24-72-204(3)(a)(XIV)
.
(7)
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"Corporation" means a domestic entity, as defined in section
7-90-102(13)
, a foreign entity, as defined in section
7-90-102(23)
, registered to do business in Colorado, or a sole proprietorship.
(b)
"Director" and "officer" of a corporation includes a member and a manager of a limited liability company and a partner in a registered limited liability partnership.
(c)
"Shareholder" includes a member of a limited liability company and a partner in a registered limited liability partnership.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-122
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-122 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-122 - Veterinary premises - licensed veterinarian responsible for veterinary medical decisions

(1)
At all times when a patient is present on a veterinary premises, a licensed veterinarian must be designated as responsible for the veterinary medical decisions and care provided to the patient.
(2)
At all times when a patient is present on a veterinary premises, a licensed veterinarian must be designated as responsible for the premises. The board may fine a corporation organized and operated in accordance with section
12-315-121
that owns or operates a veterinary premises up to one thousand dollars per day for each day the corporation fails to have a licensed veterinarian designated as responsible for the veterinary premises.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-123
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-123 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-125 - Confidential agreement to limit practice

Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 315.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-126
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2015 Ch. 161,§4, eff. 5/8/2015.
This section is similar to former § 12-64-126 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-126) › Section 12-315-126 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Ch. 440,§ 6, eff. 6/6/2024.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 364, § 14, eff. 7/1/2021.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-64-127
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2018 Ch. 221, § 7, eff. 5/21/2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-201 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Additional board duties - rules - repeal

(1)
In addition to any other duties specified in this part 2 or section
12-315-106
, the board shall:
(a)
Approve a nationally recognized veterinary technician credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary technicians in this state. The credentialing organization approved by the board must:
(I)
Require the completion of an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program for veterinary technicians;
(II)
Require that an applicant pass a veterinary technician national examination approved by the board;
(III)
Require continuing education for veterinary technicians; and
(IV)
(A)
Permit credentialing of provisional registrants who meet the work experience and testing requirements specified in section
12-315-203 (4)
.
(B)
This subsection (1)(a)(IV) is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.
(b)
Receive complaints, conduct hearings in accordance with this part 2 and section
12-315-113
, and take disciplinary or other actions pursuant to this part 2 and section
12-20-404
.
(2)
If the board does not approve a credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary technicians in this state pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section because there is no credentialing organization that meets the requirements set forth in subsections (1)(a)(I) to (1)(a)(IV) of this section or for any other reason, the board shall establish by rule and administer a credentialing process for veterinary technician registration pursuant to this part 2.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-201 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Additional board duties - rules - repeal

(1)
In addition to any other duties specified in this part 2 and sections 12-315-105.5 and 12-315-106, the board shall:
(a)
Approve a nationally recognized veterinary technician credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary technicians in this state. The credentialing organization approved by the board must:
(I)
Require the completion of an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program for veterinary technicians;
(II)
Require that an applicant pass a veterinary technician national examination approved by the board;
(III)
Require continuing education for veterinary technicians; and
(IV)
(A)
Permit credentialing of provisional registrants who meet the work experience and testing requirements specified in section
12-315-203 (4)
.
(B)
This subsection (1)(a)(IV) is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.
(b)
Receive complaints, conduct hearings in accordance with this part 2 and section
12-315-113
, and take disciplinary or other actions pursuant to this part 2 and section
12-20-404
.
(c)
Approve nationally recognized veterinary technician specialist certification organizations for the purposes of designating veterinary technician specialists in this state; and
(d)
Adopt any rules necessary for the delegation of veterinary tasks to veterinary technicians and veterinary technician specialists and for the supervision of those delegated tasks by a licensed veterinarian.
(2)
If the board does not approve a credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary technicians or veterinary technician specialists in this state pursuant to subsection (1)(a) or (1)(c) of this section because there is no credentialing organization that meets the requirements set forth in subsections (1)(a)(I) to (1)(a)(IV) or subsection (1)(c) of this section or for any other reason, the board shall establish by rule and administer a credentialing process for veterinary technician registration or veterinary technician specialist designation pursuant to this part 2.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 36,§ 8, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2024 Ch. 36, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-202 - Registration required - rules

Effective January 1, 2024, a person who practices as a veterinary technician in this state must be registered by the board pursuant to this part 2 and rules adopted by the board for the registration of veterinary technicians.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442,§21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-204 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Use of title restricted

On and after January 1, 2024, only a person who is registered pursuant to this part 2 may use the title "veterinary technician" or "registered veterinary technician" or the initials "VT" or "RVT".
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-204 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Use of title restricted

(1)
On and after January 1, 2024, only an individual who is registered pursuant to section 12-315-203 may use the title "veterinary technician" or "registered veterinary technician" or the initials "VT" or "RVT".
(2)
On and after January 1, 2026, only an individual who has a veterinary technician specialist designation pursuant to section 12-315-203 (4.5) may use the title "Veterinary technician specialist" or "registered veterinary technician specialist" or the initials "VTS" or "RVTS".
Amended by 2024 Ch. 36,§ 10, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2024 Ch. 36, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-205 - Veterinary technicians - registration by endorsement

The board may issue a registration by endorsement to a veterinary technician applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442,§21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-206 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Expiration, renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation of a registration - inactive status - rules - definition

(1)
A registration issued pursuant to this part 2 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202 (1) and (2)
. A person whose registration expires is subject to the penalties provided in this part 2 or section
12-20-202 (1)
.
(2)
The board, by rule, may waive a veterinary technician's renewal fee while the veterinary technician is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States. The period during which the renewal fee is waived cannot exceed the longer of three years or the duration of a national emergency.
(3)
The board shall not renew, reinstate, or reactivate a registration issued pursuant to section
12-315-203 (3)
unless the veterinary technician demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the veterinary technician maintains active credentialing with the credentialing organization. Subject to board rule, the evidence may be provided by an attestation on the registration application.
(4)
(a)
Upon notice to the board, the board shall transfer a veterinary technician's registration to inactive status. If a person whose registration is in inactive status wishes to resume practicing as a veterinary technician, the person shall apply to the board in a form and manner approved by the board and shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the board, that the person has obtained and maintains credentialing in good standing by the credentialing organization.
(b)
The board may pursue disciplinary proceedings pursuant to section
12-315-207
against a veterinary technician whose registration is inactive pursuant to this subsection (4) for conduct that violates this part 2 that the person engages in while the registration is in inactive status.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-206 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Expiration, renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation of a registration - inactive status - rules - definition

(1)
A registration issued pursuant to this part 2 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202 (1) and (2)
. A person whose registration expires is subject to the penalties provided in this part 2 or section
12-20-202 (1)
.
(2)
The board, by rule, may waive a veterinary technician's renewal fee while the veterinary technician is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States. The period during which the renewal fee is waived cannot exceed the longer of three years or the duration of a national emergency.
(3)
(a)
The board shall not renew, reinstate, or reactivate a registration issued pursuant to section
12-315-203 (3)
unless the veterinary technician demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the veterinary technician maintains active credentialing with the credentialing organization. Subject to board rule, the evidence may be provided by an attestation on the registration application.
(b)
The board shall not renew a veterinary technician's designation as a specialist obtained pursuant to section 12-315-203 (4.5) unless the veterinary technician specialist demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the veterinary technician specialist has satisfied the continuing education requirements of the credentialing organization that are necessary to maintain an active designation or certification as a veterinary technician specialist.
(4)
(a)
Upon notice to the board, the board shall transfer a veterinary technician's registration to inactive status. If a person whose registration is in inactive status wishes to resume practicing as a veterinary technician, the person shall apply to the board in a form and manner approved by the board and shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the board, that the person has obtained and maintains credentialing in good standing by the credentialing organization.
(b)
The board may pursue disciplinary proceedings pursuant to section
12-315-207
against a veterinary technician whose registration is inactive pursuant to this subsection (4) for conduct that violates this part 2 that the person engages in while the registration is in inactive status.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 36,§ 11, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2024 Ch. 36, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-208 - Examination of registrants - behavioral health - mental health - physical conditions

(1)
(a)
(I)
If, upon receipt of a signed complaint by a complainant, the board has reasonable cause to believe that a veterinary technician is unable to practice as a veterinary technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients or clients due to a physical condition or a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder, the board may require in writing that the veterinary technician submit to an examination to evaluate:
(A)
The existence and extent of the physical condition or the behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder; and
(B)
Any impact the physical condition or the behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder has on the veterinary technician's ability to practice as a veterinary technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients and clients.
(II)
A qualified professional employed by or contracting with a veterinary peer health assistance program that the board has selected as a designated provider under section
12-315-123
shall conduct an examination required by subsection (1)(a)(I) of this section.
(b)
If a veterinary technician fails to submit to an examination required under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the board may suspend the veterinary technician's registration until the veterinary technician submits to the examination; however, if the veterinary technician demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the failure to submit to the examination is due to circumstances beyond the veterinary technician's control, the board shall not suspend the veterinary technician's registration.
(2)
Every veterinary technician in this state is deemed, by practicing as a veterinary technician or applying for a renewal of the person's registration, to have:
(a)
Given consent to submit to an examination that the board may require under subsection (1)(a) of this section; and
(b)
Waived an objection to the admissibility of the examining professional's testimony or examination reports at a board hearing on grounds that the testimony or reports are privileged communications.
(3)
(a)
A person shall not use the results of an examination ordered under subsection (1)(a) of this section as evidence in any proceeding other than a proceeding before the board.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (3)(a) of this section, any examination results, the fact that the examination was administered, and the complaint that prompted the examination shall be kept confidential, are not public records, and are not available to the public.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442,§21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-209 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Duties of licensed veterinarian - direction and supervision of veterinary technician - rules

(1)
A veterinary technician is authorized to provide care to animals under the direction and supervision, as defined by the board by rule, of a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the veterinary technician's performance. The licensed veterinarian directing and supervising the veterinary technician is responsible for the care of the animal.
(2)
Nothing in this part 2 prohibits a person who is not a veterinary technician pursuant to this part 2 from performing tasks relating to animal care under the direction and supervision of a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the care of the animal.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-209 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Duties of licensed veterinarian - supervision of veterinary technicians and veterinary technician specialists - rules

(1)
A veterinary technician or veterinary technician specialist is authorized to provide care to animals under the appropriate level of supervision, as determined by the board by rule pursuant to section 12-315-105.5 (4) or (6), by a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the veterinary technician's or veterinary technician specialist's performance. The licensed veterinarian delegating tasks to and supervising the veterinary technician or veterinary technician specialist is responsible for the care of the animal.
(2)
Nothing in this part 2 prohibits a person who is not a veterinary technician or veterinary technician specialist pursuant to this part 2 from performing tasks relating to animal care under the direct or immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the care of the animal.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 36,§ 13, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2024 Ch. 36, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-210 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Unauthorized practice - penalties

A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a veterinary technician without an active registration issued under this part 2 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407 (1)(a)
.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 2 - VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-201 — 12-315-210) › Section 12-315-210 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Unauthorized practice - penalties

A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a veterinary technician without an active registration issued under this part 2 or as a veterinary technician specialist without an active veterinary technician specialist designation under this part 2 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407 (1)(a)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 36,§ 14, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.
2024 Ch. 36, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 3 - USE OF TELEHEALTH TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES (§§ 12-315-301 — 12-315-310) › Section 12-315-302 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Veterinarian-client-patient relationship - telemedicine

(1)
Only a licensed veterinarian may establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship in this state.
(2)
(a)
A veterinarian-client-patient relationship must be established by an in-person, physical examination of the animal or timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept.
(b)
A veterinary specialist may use telecommunications technology to see a patient under another veterinarian's previously established veterinarian-client-patient relationship pursuant to section 12-315-306.
(3)
An established veterinarian-client-patient relationship may be maintained through examinations that occur using telecommunications technology in between appropriate in-person, physical examinations or visits to the premises where the patient is kept.
Added by 2024 Ch. 110,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 110, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 3 - USE OF TELEHEALTH TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES (§§ 12-315-301 — 12-315-310) › Section 12-315-303 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Treatment of patients using telehealth - telemedicine - licensure - technology - consent

(1)
(a)
A person must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado in order to practice telemedicine in Colorado.
(b)
A person who is not a licensed veterinarian in Colorado and who uses telemedicine to provide veterinary services to animals and individuals responsible for the animals engages in the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine. Such person is subject to penalties for the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine pursuant to section 12-315-114.
(2)
A licensed veterinarian shall employ sound, professional judgment when determining whether to provide veterinary services to a patient through telemedicine and shall use telemedicine only when such use is medically appropriate based on the patient's condition.
(3)
A veterinary professional shall ensure that the technology used when providing veterinary services through telehealth is of appropriate quality to ensure:
(a)
Accuracy of the remote assessment of the patient's condition or behavior;
(b)
Clear communication with clients; and
(c)
Compliance with all relevant privacy and confidentiality requirements.
(4)
(a)
A veterinary professional shall obtain consent from the client before providing veterinary services through telehealth and shall record the client's consent in the patient's medical record.
(b)
A veterinary professional using telehealth to provide veterinary services shall inform the client, or the client's authorized representative, of:
(I)
The veterinary professional's name, location, and, if applicable, license number and licensure status;
(II)
Whether, in the veterinarian's professional opinion, the patient's condition can be accurately diagnosed or treated using telemedicine; and
(III)
The diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options for the patient.
Added by 2024 Ch. 110,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 110, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 3 - USE OF TELEHEALTH TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES (§§ 12-315-301 — 12-315-310) › Section 12-315-304 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Standard of care

(1)
A licensed veterinarian using telehealth to provide veterinary services shall conduct all necessary patient evaluations and treatment using the applicable standard of care for those evaluations and treatments.
(2)
A licensed veterinarian shall not recommend treatment or care for an animal based solely on a client's responses to an online questionnaire.
Added by 2024 Ch. 110,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 110, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 3 - USE OF TELEHEALTH TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES (§§ 12-315-301 — 12-315-310) › Section 12-315-305 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Prescribing medication through telemedicine

(1)
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, only a licensed veterinarian with an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship may prescribe medication through telemedicine.
(b)
A licensed veterinarian shall use professional judgment when determining if it is appropriate to prescribe medication through telemedicine.
(2)
A licensed veterinarian who prescribes medication through telemedicine is subject to the limitations on prescriptions specified in section 12-30-109.
(3)
In accordance with section 12-315-105 (2)(b), a licensed veterinarian who does not have an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship with an animal and its owner may use telemedicine to administer, distribute, or dispense a prescription drug that has been prescribed by another licensed veterinarian who has an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
Added by 2024 Ch. 110,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 110, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 3 - USE OF TELEHEALTH TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES (§§ 12-315-301 — 12-315-310) › Section 12-315-306 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Telereferral

(1)
A veterinarian with an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship may refer a patient to a veterinary specialist.
(2)
A veterinary specialist to whom a patient is referred may provide veterinary services using telecommunications technology for the patient and client under the referring veterinarian 's veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
(3)
A veterinary specialist to whom a patient is referred shall provide the referring veterinarian with information related to the diagnosis, treatment, and progress of the patient.
(4)
(a)
A veterinary specialist to whom a patient is referred shall not prescribe medications to the patient unless the veterinary specialist establishes a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through an in-person, physical examination of the patient.
(b)
the licensed veterinarian with the established veterinarian-client-patient relationship may prescribe medications to the patient after consultation with the veterinary specialist to whom the patient was referred.
Added by 2024 Ch. 110,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 110, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 315 - VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-315-101 — 12-315-310) › Part 3 - USE OF TELEHEALTH TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES (§§ 12-315-301 — 12-315-310) › Section 12-315-307 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Telesupervision

(1)
A licensed veterinarian may provide, at the veterinarian's discretion, telesupervision of registered veterinary technicians for tasks that do not require direct or immediate supervision, pursuant to board rules.
(2)
A supervising licensed veterinarian who has an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship may use telesupervision to supervise registered veterinary technicians who are not located on the same premises as the supervising veterinarian if:
(a)
The supervising licensed veterinarian and the registered veterinary technicians are employees of the same veterinary practice location; and
(b)
The veterinary professionals are registered or licensed in Colorado and the patient is located in Colorado.
Added by 2024 Ch. 110,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 110, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).