Rule Changes for the Veterinarian Board
Amendment to §577.2 – all decisions by the Board at meetings need to be made by a majority.
New §573.17, concerning Dentistry
1) Defines dentistry–preventive dental procedures, animal teeth floating and operative dentistry/oral surgery. clarifies the definition of dentistry includes use of sedation or anesthesia to accomplish a dental procedure by a licensed veterinarian. The use of sedation or anesthesia on horses by unlicensed individuals is currently prohibited by §801.002(5) of the Act. Non licensees must be supervised by a licensed vet to perform dentistry on animals. Use of non powered equipment does not constitute dentistry. Also states that non-licensees who practice dentistry inconsistent with the rule are in violation.
The amendment to §573.65 defines Sedation, Anesthesia, Local anesthesia and Topical anesthesia
Amendment to §571.3 establishes that the examination score for the Texas State Board Licensing Examination (SBE) is valid for one year past the date of the examination. Also, applications are not complete unless they meet all terms and conditions under the rule.