Section 888IAC1.1-5-1. Standards of practice

   A veterinarian may be found guilty of the incompetent practice of veterinary medicine and may be disciplined under IC 25-1-9 if the veterinarian does any of the following:

(1) Fails to maintain written animal health records as defined by section 2 of this rule.

(2) Dispenses or prescribes drugs or therapy unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship has been established.

(3) Knowingly provides prescription drugs or access to prescription drugs for use other than in the proper course of veterinary diagnosis or treatment.

(4) Performs a treatment or procedure that is beyond the skill or knowledge of the practitioner.

(5) Permits, delegates, or requires an employed veterinarian to:

(A) improperly perform the duties of an accredited veterinarian; or

(B) perform services that would constitute a violation of standards provided by this section.

(Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; 888 IAC 1.1-5-1; filed Apr 26, 1988, 2:10 p.m.: 11 IR 3046; filed Aug 11, 1989, 1:35 p.m.: 13 IR 86; filed Dec 27, 1993, 9:00 a.m.: 17 IR 1003; filed May 2, 2001, 10:05 a.m.: 24 IR 2707; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:53 p.m.: 20070808-IR-888070070RFA; filed Jul 31, 2009, 8:42 a.m.: 20090826-IR-888080679FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2015, 11:28 a.m.: 20151209-IR-888150252RFA)