California Code of Regulations › Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations › Division 20 - Veterinary Medical Board › Article 4 - Practice › Section 2030.3 - Small Animal Vaccination Clinic

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The term "small animal vaccination
				clinic" shall mean a privately or publicly supported vaccination clinic where a
				veterinarian performs vaccinations and/or immunizations against disease on
				multiple animals, and where the veterinarian may also perform preventative
				procedures for parasitic control.
(b) A veterinarian must remain on site
				throughout the duration of a vaccination clinic and must maintain
				responsibility for all medical decisions made. The veterinarian is responsible
				for proper immunization and parasitic procedures and the completeness of
				recommendations made to the public by the paraprofessional staff that the
				veterinarian supervises or employs. The veterinarian is responsible for
				consultation and referral of clients when disease is detected or
				suspected.
(c) The disposal of
				waste material shall comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws
				and regulations.
(d) All drugs and
				biologicals shall be stored, maintained, administered, dispensed and prescribed
				according to the manufacturer's recommendations and in compliance with state
				and federal laws.
(e) Lighting
				shall be adequate for the procedures to be performed in the vaccination
				clinic.
(f) Floors, table tops, and
				counter tops shall be of a non-porous material suitable for regular
				disinfecting, and cleaning, and shall be cleaned and disinfected
				regularly.
(g) Equipment shall be
				of the type and quality to provide for the delivery of vaccines and
				parasiticides in the best interest of the patient and with safety to the
				public.
(h) Fresh, clean water
				shall be available for sanitizing and first aid. Disposable towels and soap
				shall be readily available.
(i) A
				vaccination clinic shall have the ability and equipment to provide immediate
				emergency care at a level commensurate with the specific veterinary medical
				services it is providing.
(j) The
				vaccination clinic shall provide a legible list of the name, address, and hours
				of operation of all facilities that provide or advertise emergency services
				and, when applicable, the location of other clinics provided by the same entity
				on that day, that are located within a 30-minute or 30-mile radius.
(k) The vaccination clinic shall maintain all
				vaccination records for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of the
				vaccination.
(l) If any diagnostic
				tests are performed or dangerous drugs are provided, administered, prescribed
				or dispensed, then a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship must be
				established, including a complete physical exam and Medical Records as set
				forth in section
				2032.3.
(m) The veterinarian shall be identifiable to
				the public, including, but not limited to the posting of a copy of the
				veterinarian's license, as set forth in section
				4850
				of the Business and Professions Code.
1. New section
				  filed 9-27-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No.
				  39).
Note: Authority cited: Section
					 4808,
					 Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections
					 4853,
					 4854
					 and
					 4883,
					 Business and Professions Code.