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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Parties › Section 638.120 - Representation of parties; qualifications of attorneys

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A party is entitled to be heard in person
			 or by his or her attorney or other representative.
2. An attorney appearing as counsel in any
			 proceeding must be an attorney at law, admitted to practice and in good
			 standing before the highest court of any state. If an attorney is not admitted
			 and entitled to practice before the Supreme Court of Nevada, an attorney so
			 admitted and entitled to practice must be associated.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 4 § 4.3, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Parties › Section 638.130 - Service of process on attorney

Current through June 11, 2024
Following the entry of an appearance by an
			 attorney for a party, all notices, pleadings and orders thereafter served must
			 be served upon the attorney. The service is considered valid service for all
			 purposes upon the party represented.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 4 § 4.4, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Parties › Section 638.140 - Withdrawal of attorney

Current through June 11, 2024
Any attorney of record wishing to withdraw from
			 a proceeding before the Board shall, in writing, immediately notify the Board
			 or the presiding officer, the party whom he or she represented and any other
			 parties to the proceeding.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 4 § 4.5, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Parties › Section 638.150 - Conduct required

Current through June 11, 2024
A person appearing in a proceeding shall
			 conform to the recognized standards of ethical and courteous
			 conduct.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 4 § 4.6, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.160 - Captions, amendments and construction of pleadings (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 5 §§5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.170 - Applications

Current through June 11, 2024
All
			 pleadings requesting a privilege, license or authority from the Board must be
			 styled "applications." The full name and address of the applicant and such
			 facts or exhibits as may be required by statute or this chapter must be
			 contained in an application. The application must be signed by the
			 applicant.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 5 § 5.5, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.175 - Filing and service of original paper of accusatory pleading in disciplinary matter; filing and service of answer, motion, opposition or reply

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An accusation in a disciplinary matter
			 must be filed as an original paper document with the Board. The accusation must
			 be served upon the respondent by certified mail at the last known address on
			 file with the Board and service is deemed to be complete when a copy of the
			 document, properly addressed and stamped, is deposited in the United States
			 mail.
2. An answer, motion,
			 opposition or reply must be filed with the Board by electronic mail and
			 simultaneously served upon the opposing party by electronic mail. An answer,
			 motion, opposition or reply filed and served pursuant to this subsection is
			 deemed to be filed with the Board and served upon the opposing party on the
			 date that the electronic mail was sent if sent by not later than 4 p.m. in the
			 Pacific time zone on that date. An electronic mail sent after 4 p.m. in the
			 Pacific time zone is deemed to have been filed with the Board and served upon
			 the opposing party on the day following the day on which the electronic mail
			 was sent.
3. An answer, motion,
			 opposition or reply transmitted pursuant to subsection 2 must be in a Portable
			 Document Format (PDF). The file may contain a scanned copy of the document
			 signed by the party, or may be signed by a mark or electronic signature. The
			 file must contain a completed certificate of service indicating that service on
			 the opposing party was completed by electronic mail.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
			 Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R073-16, eff.
			 2/27/2018
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.180 - Petitions (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 5 §5.6, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.190 - Verification

Current through June 11, 2024
All
			 pleadings must be verified.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 5 § 5.2, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.200 - Motions (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 6, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.210 - Filing

Current through June 11, 2024
An
			 original and two legible copies of all pleadings, motions or other papers must
			 be filed with the Board. The Board may direct that a copy of all pleadings and
			 motions be made available by the party filing them to any other person the
			 Board determines may be affected by the proceeding and who desires
			 copies.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 7 § 7.1, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.220 - Service of process

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All notices,
			 documents, advisory opinions and declaratory orders required to be served by
			 the Board will be served by mail, and service is complete when a true copy of
			 the document, properly addressed and stamped, is deposited in the United States
			 mail. Parties will be notified either personally or by certified mail of any
			 adverse decision or order.
2. All
			 documents required to be served by parties must be served by mail, and service
			 is complete when a true copy of the document, properly addressed and stamped,
			 is deposited in the United States mail.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 7 § 7.2, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.017,
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers › Section 638.230 - Proof of service (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 7 §7.3, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Complaints › Section 638.240 - General requirements (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 5 §5.7, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Complaints › Section 638.245 - Confidentiality of proceedings after filing of complaint; investigations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All proceedings and investigations after
			 the filing of a complaint are confidential, except to the extent necessary for
			 the conduct of an investigation, until the Board determines to proceed with
			 disciplinary action. If the Board dismisses the complaint, the proceedings
			 remain confidential. If the Board proceeds with disciplinary action,
			 confidentiality concerning the proceedings is no longer required.
2. If the Board conducts an investigation
			 upon a complaint against a licensee, the Board will not limit the scope of its
			 investigation to the matters set forth in the complaint but may extend the
			 investigation to any additional matters which appear to constitute a violation
			 of any provision of this chapter or chapter 638 of NRS.
3. If, after its investigation, the Board
			 dismisses the complaint, the dismissal does not operate as a limitation on or a
			 deterrent to any subsequent investigation or other action by the
			 Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 3-19-86; A by R009-04,
			 4-26-2004
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.250 - Request for hearing; filing of answer

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A party or
			 parties against whom an accusation is filed must, within 15 days of receipt of
			 the accusation, notify the Board in writing whether a hearing on the accusation
			 is requested. Failure to request a hearing is a waiver of the right to hearing.
			 The Board may allow a hearing notwithstanding the fact that it was not
			 requested within 15 days.
2. If a
			 hearing is requested, the respondent shall file an answer within 20 days of
			 receipt thereof.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 5 § 5.8, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.260 - Notice; location (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 §8.1, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.271 - Continuance

Current through June 11, 2024
The
			 Board or a hearing officer or panel will grant a continuance upon a joint
			 stipulation of the parties or the existence of emergency conditions or for good
			 cause shown upon a written request filed with the Board, hearing officer or
			 panel not later than 10 days before the hearing and physically served upon the
			 opposing party at least 10 days before the hearing. "Good cause shown" will be
			 narrowly construed. Any party requesting a continuance for good cause shown
			 shall appear on the date set for hearing and be prepared to proceed.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 3-19-86
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.280 - Failure of party to appear

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a party fails
			 to appear at a hearing scheduled by the Board and no continuance has been
			 requested or granted, the Board may hear the evidence of such witnesses as may
			 have appeared and the Board may proceed to consider the matter and dispose of
			 it on the basis of the evidence before it.
2. If, because of accident, sickness or other
			 reasonable cause, a person fails to appear for a hearing scheduled by the Board
			 or fails to request a continuance, the person may, within a reasonable time not
			 to exceed 15 days from the date of the hearing, apply to the Secretary of the
			 Board to reopen the proceedings. The Board, upon finding cause sufficient and
			 reasonable, will immediately fix a time and place for hearing and give the
			 person notice thereof. At the time and place fixed, a hearing must be held at
			 which the person may testify in his or her own behalf or present such other
			 evidence as may be beneficial to his or her cause.
3. Witnesses who have previously testified
			 are not required to appear at the second hearing unless so directed by the
			 Board.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 § 8.2, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.290 - Conduct at hearings

Current through June 11, 2024
All parties to hearings, their counsel and
			 spectators shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 § 8.4, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.300 - Preliminary procedure (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 §8.3, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.310 - Testimony must be under oath (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 §8.5, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.315 - Testimony of expert witness

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The parties
			 shall provide direct testimony of their expert witnesses through written
			 testimony prepared before the hearing if the parties stipulate to providing
			 such testimony in such a manner or if the presiding officer orders the parties
			 to provide such testimony in such a manner. The written testimony must include,
			 without limitation:
(a) The resume, curriculum
			 vitae or other similar statement detailing the qualifications of the expert
			 witness to serve as an expert witness;
(b) A statement of the expert's opinion in
			 question and answer format;
(c) A
			 listing of all persons, treatises or other information referred to in the
			 preparation of the opinion or that served as a basis of the opinion;
(d) A listing of all documents reviewed in
			 the preparation of the opinion;
(e)
			 Any exhibits or documents that the expert deems necessary or useful to
			 accompany his or her opinion; and
(f) A notarized statement that the prepared
			 testimony is sworn to be true and is submitted under penalty of perjury as if
			 the testimony were given in person before the Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.340 - Consolidation

Current through June 11, 2024
The
			 presiding member of the Board may consolidate two or more proceedings into one
			 hearing whenever it appears that the issues are substantially the same and the
			 interests of the parties will not be prejudiced by consolidation. At any
			 consolidated hearing, the presiding member of the Board shall determine the
			 order of procedure.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 § 8.7, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.350 - Stipulations

Current through June 11, 2024
With
			 approval of the presiding member, the parties may stipulate as to any fact at
			 issue, either by written stipulation introduced in evidence as an exhibit or by
			 oral statement shown upon the record. Any stipulation is binding upon all
			 parties to the stipulation, and it may be treated as evidence at the hearing.
			 The presiding member may require proof by evidence of the facts stipulated to,
			 notwithstanding the stipulation of the parties.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 § 8.8, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.360 - Official notice of Board

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board may take official notice of
			 judicially cognizable facts and of recognized technical or scientific facts
			 within the Board's specialized knowledge, including the following
			 matters:
1. Regulations, official
			 reports, decisions, orders, standards or records of the Board and any
			 regulatory agency of this State or any court of record.
2. Matters of common knowledge and technical
			 or scientific facts of established character.
3. Official documents, if pertinent, when
			 properly introduced into the record of formal proceedings by reference.
			 Reference to the documents must be made by the party offering them. The
			 documents must be published and generally circulated so that an opportunity is
			 given to all the parties of interest to the hearing to examine them and present
			 rebuttal evidence.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 § 8.13, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.370 - Briefs

Current through June 11, 2024
The
			 Board may request briefs to be filed within such time as may be allowed by the
			 Board. The brief must be accompanied by proof of service.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 §8.12, eff. 5-1-77; A by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.380 - Decision by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A decision or
			 order which is adverse to a party in any hearing will be in writing or stated
			 in the record and will include findings of fact and conclusions of
			 law.
2. Orders or decisions will be
			 rendered within 90 days of the completion of the hearing unless a shorter time
			 is required by statute.
3. A
			 proceeding stands as submitted for decision by the Board after the taking of
			 evidence, the filing of briefs or the presentation of any oral argument
			 permitted by the Board.
4.
			 Decisions and orders of the Board will be served by sending a copy by certified
			 mail to the parties of record or their representatives or by personal service.
			 Additional copies of orders may be obtained upon written request.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 9, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.390 - Rehearings (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 10, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Hearings › Section 638.400 - Records of hearings (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 8 §8.14, eff. 5-1-77; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 638.410 - Petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will consider petitions for
			 declaratory orders or advisory opinions relating to the applicability of any
			 statutory provision, regulation or decision of the Board.
2. All petitions for declaratory orders and
			 advisory opinions must be in writing using substantially the format of Form No.
			 1.*
3. Upon submission of a
			 petition for a declaratory order or advisory opinion, the Board will, within 30
			 days, either deny the petition in writing, stating its reasons, or initiate
			 proceedings in accordance with
			 NRS
			 233B.060.
*See adopting agency for
			 form.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 11, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › PRACTICE BEFORE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 638.420 - Petitions for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any interested person may petition the
			 Board requesting the adoption, amendment or repeal of any regulation. The
			 petition must include relevant data, views and arguments.
2. All petitions requesting the adoption,
			 amendment or repeal of any regulation must be in writing using the format of
			 Form No. 2.*
3. Within 30 days of
			 the submission of the petition, the Board will either deny the petition in
			 writing stating its reasons, or initiate proceedings in accordance with
			 NRS
			 233B.060.
*See adopting agency for
			 form.
Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs,
			 Practice Rule 12, eff. 5-1-77
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.450 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used
			 in NAC 638.450 to 638.565, inclusive:
1. "Agency" means:
(a) A law enforcement agency;
(b) An animal control agency; or
(c) A society for the prevention of cruelty
			 to animals which is in compliance with chapter 574 of NRS, that employs a
			 euthanasia technician to euthanize injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic
			 pets and other animals.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.470 - Duties of Board concerning training, examination and licensure

Current through June 11, 2024
The
			 Board or its representative will:
1.
			 Develop a course to train euthanasia technicians.
2. Develop instructional materials and a
			 syllabus for the training course.
3. Offer the course to persons seeking
			 training as euthanasia technicians at least one time each year.
4. Examine each applicant for licensing as a
			 euthanasia technician.
5. Review
			 the records and the performance of each person seeking licensure as a
			 euthanasia technician or renewal of his or her license.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by R091-06,
			 11-13-2006
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.475 - Examination of trainees

Current through June 11, 2024
After each training course, the Board or its
			 representative will administer a written examination to each
			 trainee.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by R091-06, 11-13-2006; A by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.480 - Demonstration of competence during practical examination of trainees (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by R091-06, 11-13-2006; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.485 - Inspection of agencies; notification and correction of deficiencies

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board or its representative may
			 inspect any agency.
2. During the
			 inspection of an agency, the Board or its representative may examine:
(a) The area and equipment used for
			 euthanasia;
(b) Security and
			 storage of drugs;
(c)
			 Recordkeeping;
(d) Sanitation;
			 and
(e) Any other condition of the
			 agency that is relevant to the proper euthanasia of animals.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.490 - Additional inspection of agency after discovery of deficiency; failure to correct deficiency

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a deficiency
			 is found during an inspection of an agency, the Board or its representative
			 will conduct a second inspection at the expense of the agency after the time
			 given to correct the deficiency.
2.
			 If the deficiency is not corrected:
(a) The
			 Board may revoke or refuse to renew the license of any euthanasia technician
			 employed by the agency; and
(b) The
			 Executive Director of the Board will notify the State Board of Pharmacy and the
			 Drug Enforcement Administration of the Department of Justice.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.495 - Fees required for licensure; refunding of fees prohibited under certain circumstances (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A 9-13-91; 2-28-97; R072-09, 4-20-2010; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.500 - List of euthanasia technicians employed by agency; notice of termination of employment

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency shall:
1. Keep a list of euthanasia technicians who
			 are employed by the agency.
2.
			 Notify the Board within 30 days after a euthanasia technician is terminated
			 from employment by the agency.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.505 - Duties of euthanasia technicians

Current through June 11, 2024
A euthanasia technician:
1. Is responsible for the area used for
			 euthanasia.
2. Shall supervise and
			 communicate with a handler who is aiding in the euthanasia of an
			 animal.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A 7-7-94
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.508 - Implantation of subcutaneous identification microchip

Current through June 11, 2024
A euthanasia technician
			 may implant a subcutaneous identification microchip into an animal if the
			 euthanasia technician has successfully completed training in implanting
			 subcutaneous identification microchips that has been approved by the
			 Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs by R088-07, eff. 4-17-2008
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.510 - Prerequisites to possession and administration of sodium pentobarbital

Current through June 11, 2024
Before a
			 euthanasia technician may possess and administer a euthanasic agent:
1. The euthanasia technician must register
			 with the State Board of Pharmacy; and
2. The agency employing the euthanasia
			 technician must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the
			 Department of Justice.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by R021-03, 10-29-2003; A by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.515 - Standards for injection of animals

Current through June 11, 2024
A euthanasia technician shall comply with the
			 following standards for the injection of an animal:
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
			 2, an animal must be held or restrained by the euthanasia technician until the
			 animal is unconscious.
2. If an
			 animal cannot be held, it must be placed alone in a cage that has a cloth or
			 other material covering the front of the cage.
3. Intravenous injection in the cephalic vein
			 must be used on all dogs over the age of 3 months and any other large animal
			 unless the physical condition, size or behavior of the animal is a danger to
			 the euthanasia technician or a handler.
4. A euthanasia technician shall have the
			 assistance of a handler when administering an intravenous injection.
5. After an intraperitoneal injection of an
			 animal, the euthanasia technician shall check the animal every 5 minutes until
			 death occurs.
6. A euthanasia
			 technician may administer an intraperitoneal and intracardiac injection without
			 the assistance of a handler.
7. A
			 euthanasia technician shall not use a needle that is dirty, clogged, barbed or
			 that may cause unnecessary discomfort to the animal.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.520 - Injection of sodium pentobarbital; verification of death

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If, within 30 seconds after an intravenous
			 injection, 15 minutes after an intraperitoneal injection or 60 minutes after an
			 oral administration of a euthanasic agent, an animal demonstrates:
(a) Consciousness;
(b) Indications of breathing or a heartbeat;
(c) Capillary response in the
			 gums; or
(d) Corneal or pupillary
			 reflexes, the euthanasia technician shall administer another dose of a
			 euthanasic agent.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.525 - Oral administration of sodium pentobarbital

Current through June 11, 2024
A euthanasia technician may orally
			 administer a euthanasic agent in accordance with the instructions of the
			 manufacturer to an animal that can be captured or restrained only with serious
			 danger to human safety.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.530 - Storage and security of sodium pentobarbital, needles and syringes

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency shall provide for the storage
			 and security of all euthanasic agents, needles and syringes must be kept in a
			 metal safe which is securely attached to the building in which it is
			 housed.
2. If a euthanasia
			 technician is not on duty, all euthanasic agents, needles and syringes must be
			 kept in a metal safe which is securely attached to the building in which it is
			 housed.
3. If euthanasic agents,
			 needles and syringes are stored in a safe that can be opened by an employee
			 other than the euthanasia technician, the euthanasic agents must be kept in the
			 safe in a separate locked container made of metal that is accessible only by
			 the euthanasia technician.
4. The
			 temperature and environment in the safe must be adequate to assure the proper
			 storage of the euthanasic agents.
5. The euthanasia technician shall label each
			 container of a euthanasic agent with the name of the euthanasic agent, the
			 strength, the date that the euthanasic agent was received or prepared and the
			 expiration date of the euthanasic agent.
6. If a euthanasia technician is on duty and
			 an animal is being euthanized, the euthanasia technician may keep euthanasic
			 agents, needles and syringes in a temporary storage cabinet that is constructed
			 of strong material and locked. Only the euthanasia technician may have the key
			 to the cabinet.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
			 Veterinary Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by
			 R063-13,
			 eff. 6/23/2014; A by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.535 - Records of receipt and use of sodium pentobarbital

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency or a euthanasia technician shall
			 keep a record of all euthanasic agents received and used by the
			 agency.
2. The record must contain:
(a) A weekly verification of the stock of
			 euthanasic agents, signed by the euthanasia technician.
(b) A notation of the date and amount of any
			 euthanasic agent in a container each time that the euthanasic agent is removed
			 from secure storage.
(c) The
			 species and weight of each animal to which a euthanasic agent is
			 administered.
(d) The amount of
			 euthanasic agent used for each administration.
(e) The name or initials of the euthanasia
			 technician who administered the euthanasic agent.
(f) A notation of any waste of a euthanasic
			 agent, signed by the euthanasia technician who administered the euthanasic
			 agent.
(g) A notation of the
			 disposal of any expired or unwanted euthanasic agent.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.540 - Area used for euthanasia: General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
			 area used for euthanasia must:
(a) Be a room
			 that is separated from the rest of the agency by a wall, barrier or other
			 divider or an area that is not used for any other purpose while an animal is
			 euthanized.
(b) Have bright and
			 even lighting.
(c) Have air
			 temperature that is between 60 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
(d) Have adequate ventilation to prevent the
			 accumulation of odors. At least one exhaust fan which is vented directly to the
			 outside is required.
(e) Have dry,
			 nonslip flooring to prevent accidents.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.545 - Area used for euthanasia: Required equipment

Current through June 11, 2024
The agency shall provide the
			 following equipment for the area used for euthanasia:
1. A table or work area where an animal can
			 be handled while being euthanized. The surface must have a nonslip texture that
			 provides comfortable footing for the animal.
2. A cabinet, table or workbench where the
			 sodium pentobarbital, needles, syringes and clippers can be placed. This
			 surface must be separate from the area described in subsection 1 where the
			 animals are handled.
3. A sink or
			 faucet within 25 feet of the area used for euthanasia.
4. Eighteen-, 20- and 22-gauge needles of
			 medical quality and other sizes as required by the agency.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.550 - Area used for euthanasia: Duties of euthanasia technicians

Current through June 11, 2024
The euthanasia technician
			 shall:
1. Have the following materials
			 in the area used for euthanasia:
(a) A
			 first-aid kit;
(b) At least one
			 tourniquet;
(c) Standard electric
			 clippers with number 40 blade;
(d)
			 A control or rabies stick for dogs;
(e) A net for cats;
(f) A stethoscope;
(g) Towels;
(h) Sponges;
(i) Disinfectant; and
(j) Any other equipment necessary for the
			 proper euthanasia of an animal.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.555 - Suspension or revocation of license for abuse of sodium pentobarbital or failure to perform duties properly

Current through June 11, 2024
The license of a euthanasia technician may be
			 suspended or revoked if he or she fails to perform his or her duties properly
			 or misuses a euthanasic agent. As used in this section, "misuse" includes
			 selling or stealing a euthanasic agent, personal use of a euthanasic agent or
			 assisting another to misuse a euthanasic agent.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.119
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.560 - Grounds for disciplinary action

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board may discipline a euthanasia
			 technician for:
1. Violation of a
			 regulation adopted by the Board, the State Board of Pharmacy or the Drug
			 Enforcement Administration of the Department of Justice.
2. Habitual drunkenness.
3. Addiction to the use of a controlled
			 substance.
4. Incompetence, gross
			 negligence or other malpractice pertaining to veterinary medicine as evidenced
			 by a claim of malpractice settled against the euthanasia technician.
5. Conviction of a violation of a law
			 governing the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or
			 dangerous drug defined in
			 NRS
			 454.201.
6. Willful failure to comply with:
(a) A subpoena;
(b) An order of the Board;
(c) An order of a court of competent
			 jurisdiction; or
(d) A rule of an
			 agency.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS › Section 638.565 - Authorized forms of disciplinary action

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board may take the following
			 disciplinary actions:
1. Issuance of a
			 letter of reprimand;
2. Imposition
			 of a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000;
3. Suspension of the license of a euthanasia
			 technician;
4. Revocation of the
			 license of a euthanasia technician; or
5. A combination of the disciplinary actions
			 listed in subsections 1 to 4, inclusive.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90
NRS
			 638.070,
			 638.147
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › VACCINATION OF ANIMALS › Section 638.600 - Vaccination clinics: General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
A vaccination clinic must:
1. Transport and store vaccines in a manner
			 that ensures the efficacy of the vaccines;
2. Provide refrigeration, cold storage or any
			 other method of storage for a vaccine that is recommended by the manufacturer
			 of the vaccine; and
3. Contain the
			 equipment, supplies and medications necessary for the treatment of anaphylaxis
			 or any other reaction to a vaccine, including, without limitation:
(a) Oxygen;
(b) Epinephrine;
(c) Injectable corticosteroids and
			 antihistamines;
(d) Intravenous
			 catheters and injectable fluids;
(e) Endotracheal tubes of varying and
			 appropriate diameters; and
(f)
			 Equipment for resuscitating animals.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › VACCINATION OF ANIMALS › Section 638.610 - Conduct and record of examination to determine whether animal may be vaccinated

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An examination
			 conducted to determine whether an animal may be vaccinated at a vaccination
			 clinic or a veterinary facility must include, without limitation, an
			 examination of the temperature, pulse and respiration of the animal to
			 determine:
(a) The presence of any
			 respiratory, intestinal or other organ disease that may affect the efficacy of
			 the vaccine; and
(b) Whether the
			 hydration of the animal is normal.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › VACCINATION OF ANIMALS › Section 638.620 - Duties of veterinarian before administration of vaccine

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A veterinarian who administers vaccines at
			 a vaccination clinic or a veterinary facility shall, before administering a
			 vaccination to an animal, conduct a physical examination of that animal
			 pursuant to NAC 638.610.
2. If,
			 after conducting an examination of the animal, the veterinarian determines that
			 a condition exists that would cause harm to the animal if the vaccine were
			 administered, he or she shall:
(a) Not
			 administer the vaccine; and
(b)
			 Direct the owner of the animal to contact a veterinarian for treatment of the
			 animal.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.700 - Appropriate use of anesthesia, analgesia and sedation

Current through June 11, 2024
A veterinarian shall use
			 appropriate methods of anesthesia, analgesia and sedation during each surgical
			 procedure performed on an animal to:
1. Minimize pain and distress in the animal;
			 and
2. Prevent injury to the
			 animal.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs by R220-97, eff. 8-5-98
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.710 - Requirements for use of general anesthesia

Current through June 11, 2024
A veterinarian shall comply with the following
			 requirements when putting an animal under general anesthesia:
1.Except as otherwise provided in this
			 subsection the animal must be given a physical examination not more than 12
			 hours before the anesthetic is administered. stered. If the veterinarian
			 determines that the animal is fractious, the veterinaria n may conduct the
			 physical examination of the animal after the anesthetic is administered The
			 physical examination required pursuant to this subsection must include, without
			 limitation, an examination and written notation of:
(a) The temperature;
(b) The pulse rate;
(c) The respiration;
(d) The color of the mucous membrane;
			 and
(e) The thoracic auscultation,
			 of the animal.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.715 - Requirements for performance of aseptic surgery

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A
			 veterinary facility which provides aseptic surgical services must reserve a
			 room, separate and distinct from all other rooms, for aseptic surgical
			 procedures.
2. When performing
			 aseptic surgery:
(a) Each member of a
			 surgical team shall wear the appropriate sanitary cap and sanitary
			 mask;
(b) Any instrument used to
			 perform aseptic surgery must be sterilized; and
(c) Each member of the surgical team who will
			 be handling an instrument or touching the surgical site shall wear a sterilized
			 surgical gown and sterilized gloves.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.720 - Requirements for performance of clean surgery

Current through June 11, 2024
1.
			 When performing clean surgery:
(a) Any
			 instrument used to perform clean surgery must be sterilized; and
(b) Each member of the surgical team who will
			 be handling an instrument or touching the surgical site shall wear clean attire
			 and gloves.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.725 - Disposal of hypodermic devices

Current through June 11, 2024
Any person who is authorized to use hypodermic
			 devices pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall dispose of each
			 hypodermic device he or she uses by placing the device directly into a rigid,
			 labeled, leak-proof, puncture-resistant container. Needles must not be
			 purposely bent or broken by hand or recapped.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary
			 Med. Exam'rs, eff. 7-7-94-Substituted in revision for NAC
			 638.0627
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.730 - Veterinary dentistry: Requirements; exception; definition

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC
			 638.0525 or
			 638.053, or section 5 of this
			 regulation, veterinary dentistry may only be performed by a licensed
			 veterinarian.
2. Veterinary
			 dentistry must be performed under general anesthesia with the use of an
			 endotracheal tube with an inflated cuff unless, based on the species of the
			 animal, the Board determines otherwise.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this
			 subsection, a licensed veterinarian may perform dental surgery, periodontal
			 surgery, endodontics and exodontia on an animal only in a veterinary facility
			 that has the capacity to perform intraoral radiology. In an emergency, a
			 licensed veterinarian may perform dental surgery, periodontal surgery,
			 endodontics and exodontia on an animal in a veterinary facility that does not
			 have the capacity to perform intraoral radiology if the licensed veterinarian
			 determines, based on his or her professional judgment and the species of the
			 animal, that the radiology which the veterinary facility has the capacity to
			 perform is adequate for the particular procedure.
4. Nothing in this section shall be construed
			 to prohibit a person from:
(a) Using cotton
			 swabs, gauze, dental floss, dentifrice, toothbrushes or similar items to clean
			 an animal's teeth; or
(b) Practicing
			 as an equine dental provider in accordance with sections 2 to 8, inclusive of
			 this regulation.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT › Section 638.732 - Restrictions applicable to ordering, dispensing and administering compounded drug product (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
			 Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R073-16, eff.
			 2/27/2018; R by
			 R117-23A,
			 eff. 2/16/2024
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › Chapter - EQUINE DENTISTRY › Section 638.735 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used
			 in NAC 638.735 to
			 638.748, inclusive, unless the
			 context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC
			 638.738 and
			 638.740 have the meanings
			 ascribed to them in those sections.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
			 Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by
			 R110-16AP,
			 eff. 2/27/2018
NRS
			 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › Chapter - EQUINE DENTISTRY › Section 638.738 - "Equine dental provider" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Equine dental provider" means, except as
			 otherwise provided in this section, a person who practices equine dentistry.
			 The term does not include a licensed veterinarian, licensed veterinary
			 technician or veterinary technician in training acting within his or her scope
			 of practice.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
			 Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by
			 R110-16AP,
			 eff. 2/27/2018
NRS 638.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › Chapter - EQUINE DENTISTRY › Section 638.740 - "Equine dentistry" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
1. "Equine
			 dentistry" means the examination and treatment of the mouth and teeth of an
			 animal of the equine species through the use of any of the following
			 procedures:
(a) The removal of enamel points
			 from teeth using a handheld file, rasp or motorized or air powered
			 devices;
(b) The maintenance of
			 normal molar table angles and freeing up lateral excursion and other normal
			 movements of the mandible; and
(c)
			 The removal of points from the buccal aspect of the upper arcade and the
			 lingual aspect of the lower arcade.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 638 - Veterinarians › Chapter - EQUINE DENTISTRY › Section 638.742 - Requirements to practice; application for certificate of registration; fee

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person shall not practice equine
			 dentistry in this State unless he or she is:
(a) A licensed veterinarian;
(b) A licensed veterinary technician who
			 complies with the provisions of NAC 638.053;
(c) A veterinary technician in training who
			 complies with the provisions of NAC
			 638.0525;
			 or
(d) An equine dental provider
			 who has obtained a certificate of registration to practice as an equine dental
			 provider pursuant to this section and complies with the provisions of NAC
			 638.746.