Ohio Administrative Code › Title 4741 - State Veterinary Medical Licensing Board › Chapter 4741-1 - General Provisions › Section 4741-1-16 - Companion animal vaccination clinics

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Vaccination clinic is defined as a
			 temporary clinic where a veterinarian performs vaccinations and/or
			 immunizations against disease on multiple companion animals, and where the
			 veterinarian may diagnose and perform preventive procedures for heartworm and
			 prevention and treatment of intestinal parasites and fleas and ticks.
(B) Companion animals shall have the same
			 meaning as defined in section
			 959.131 of the Revised
			 Code.
(C) The vaccination clinic
			 must register with the board in writing at least two weeks prior to providing
			 services. The notification shall include the specific location of the
			 vaccination clinic, the hours of operation, the permanent address where records
			 for the clinic will be held, the names of all veterinarians who will be
			 participating in the clinic and a phone number where those responsible for the
			 clinic's operation may be reached during normal business hours.
(D) A veterinarian must maintain autonomy for
			 all medical decisions made. The veterinarian is responsible for proper
			 immunizations 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.
(E) The veterinarian must physically assess
			 and make the determination that the animal is healthy enough to be
			 vaccinated.
(F) Medical records
			 must comply with rule
			 4741-1-21 of the Administrative
			 Code.
(G) Clients must be made
			 aware of where the medical records will be maintained via a printed form should
			 a copy of the medical records be requested by the client or on behalf of the
			 client by another veterinarian.
(H)
			 The disposal of waste material shall comply with all applicable state, federal,
			 and local laws and regulations.
(I)
			 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.
(J) Lighting shall be adequate for the
			 procedures to be performed in the vaccine clinic.
(K) Table tops shall be of a material
			 suitable for regular disinfecting and cleaning, and shall be cleaned and
			 disinfected regularly.
(L)
			 Equipment must be of 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.
(M) Fresh, clean
			 water shall be available for sanitizing and first aid. Disposable towels and
			 soap shall be readily available.
(N) The vaccination clinic shall have the
			 ability to address sudden life-threatening emergencies.
(O) The vaccine clinic shall provide a
			 legible list of name, address, and hours of operation of facilities that
			 provide or advertise veterinary emergency services within a reasonable
			 distance.
(P) The veterinarian(s)
			 shall be readily identifiable to the public by some acceptable means, which
			 shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
(Q) The public shall be informed of the
			 limitation of services by way of a posted notice in plain view and easily
			 readable or by notice provided to the client by flier or card.
(R) The veterinarian operating or providing
			 permissible services in a vaccination clinic shall physically remain on site
			 until all patients are discharged to their respective owners or authorized
			 agents.
(S) Compliance inspections
			 may be conducted at vaccination clinics in accordance with section
			 4741.26 of the Revised
			 Code.