https://www.wvbvm.org RSS feeds for WV Board of Veterinary Medicine 60 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/43/CAET-CE-Training-April-30-2026#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=43 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=43&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/43/CAET-CE-Training-April-30-2026 2026 CAET Continuing Education Program Registration Location:  Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV 26447 Date:  Thursday, April 30, 2026 Time:  9am – 4pm RECEPTION: After the training on Thursday, there will be a reception held from 4:00pm-6:00pm with a cash bar (you pay for your own drinks) and appetizers.  We feel this will be a great opportunity to network. A block of rooms has been booked at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and Thursday, April 30, 2026, at a rate of $182.00 plus applicable taxes and resort fees. Deadline to reserve your room at this rate is March 30, 2026.  Below is information for reserving your guest room:         Click this link to make reservation online: https: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=35494&Chain=21123&arrive=2026-04-29&depart=2026-05-01&adult=1&child=0&group=880596 ·         If you are calling the hotel to reserve a guest room from the block of rooms o    The hotel phone number is 304-269-7400 o    Mention you are reserving a room from the block of rooms for the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine Click here to upload the CAET CE Registration form: Click here If you would like to pay with a credit card.  If you are paying with a credit card, please also email your CE registration form and credit card receipt to brandi.n.legg@wv.gov. Hosted Websites Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:43 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/41/New-Fax-Number#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=41 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=41&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/41/New-Fax-Number Effective October 6, 2025, our new fax number is 304-957-0404. Hosted Websites Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:41 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/3/Teeth-Floating--Boards-Rescinded-Stance#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=3 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/3/Teeth-Floating--Boards-Rescinded-Stance The WV Board of Veterinary Medicine (Board), at its January 4, 2024 Board meeting, has rescinded their stance for permitting a non-licensee to do dental floating (meaning to file or rasp the teeth to reduce the sharp edges and make the surface smoother), wolf tooth removal, and an oral exam. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/5/Guidelines-and-Recommendations-for-Medical-Record-Keeping--Small-Animal#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=5 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/5/Guidelines-and-Recommendations-for-Medical-Record-Keeping--Small-Animal One of the most common findings in complaint cases has been insufficient medical records.  As a result, The WV Board of Veterinary Medicine has created  a medical record keeping guidance document. This document is solely a guidance document and is provided to assist WV licensed veterinarians with patient medical record keeping. The medical record keeping guidance document which can be downloaded here. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/9/Xylazine--Schedule-4-Substance#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=9 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/9/Xylazine--Schedule-4-Substance Effective June 8, 2023, xylazine is considered a Schedule 4 substance and will need to be added to your controlled substance register and stored the same way that you currently store your other controlled substances. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/14/2023-February-Newsletter#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=14 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/14/2023-February-Newsletter Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/16/Series-2-Disciplinary-and-Complaint-Procedures--Updated-March-1-2023#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=16 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/16/Series-2-Disciplinary-and-Complaint-Procedures--Updated-March-1-2023 Series 2 has been revised to accept complaint without a notary. Click here to view the revised Series. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/17/CAET-CE-Training-April-20-2023#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=17 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/17/CAET-CE-Training-April-20-2023 2023 CAET Continuing Education Program Registration Location:  Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV 26447 Date:  Thursday, April 20, 2023 Time:  9am – 4pm NEW THIS YEAR: After the training on Thursday, there will be a reception held from 4:00pm-7:00pm with a cash bar (you pay for your own drinks) and appetizers.  We feel this will be a great opportunity to network. A block of rooms has been booked at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at a rate of $135.00 plus applicable taxes and resort fees. Deadline to reserve your room at this rate is March 20, 2023.  Below is information for reserving your guest room: Click this link to make reservation online: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=35494&Chain=21123&arrive=2023-04-19&depart=2023-04-21&adult=1&child=0&group=769577 If you are calling the hotel to reserve a guest room from the block of rooms The hotel phone number is 304-269-7400 Mention you are reserving a room from the block of rooms for the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine Click here to upload the CAET CE Registration form:  (please use the attachment document for this upload) Click here If you would like to pay with a credit card.  If you are paying with a credit card, please also email your CE registration form and credit card receipt to brandi.n.legg@wv.gov. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/18/FDA-Notice-on-Transitioning-certain-OTC-antimicrobial-products-to-Rx#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=18 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/18/FDA-Notice-on-Transitioning-certain-OTC-antimicrobial-products-to-Rx The FDA published Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263 in June 2021 which outlined a plan for transitioning certain over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial products for animals to prescription (Rx) status. As outlined in FDA’s Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263, we expect approved animal drug products containing medically important antimicrobials that are currently available as OTC products to transition to Rx status beginning in June 2023. To help prepare for this transition, FDA/CVM is conducting outreach to increase awareness about this expected change. Outreach efforts so far have included disseminating information in September to some target audiences (TX, AZ, OR) through radio and social media. CVM has also developed some written materials that we hope will be helpful. Below are links for species-specific fact sheets - these include information on products/indications that will be transitioning as part of GFI 263 and information on how interested animal owners can locate a vet. Also linked below are a brochure and poster which detail the importance of veterinary involvement as products transition to Rx. Antibiotic Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine Brochure – https://www.fda.gov/media/162067/download Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162068/download Antibiotic Stewardship Poster – https://www.fda.gov/media/162075/download Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162076/download Antibiotic Stewardship in Beef and Dairy Cattle - https://www.fda.gov/media/162069/download Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162070/download Antibiotic Stewardship in Poultry – https://www.fda.gov/media/162071/download Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162072/download Antibiotic Stewardship in Sheep and Goats – https://www.fda.gov/media/162073/download Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162074/download In addition, CVM has posted a list of affected applications on its website as well as a Farmer and Rancher Q&A. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/21/Board-Record-Keeping-and-Hot-Topics-Presentation--September-23-2022#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=21 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/21/Board-Record-Keeping-and-Hot-Topics-Presentation--September-23-2022 Please click here to upload the Board's Record Keeping and Hot Topics Presentation Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/22/DEA-Requirements-on-Schedule-II-Prescriptions#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=22 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/22/DEA-Requirements-on-Schedule-II-Prescriptions The WV Board of Pharmacy received information that the DEA will no longer permit pharmacists to clarify and/or add the information required to a controlled substance prescription to make the script valid and that the rx must be reissued. In an effort to prevent impact to patient care, the WV Board of Pharmacy has prepared this memo to inform prescribers of the federal requirements and this apparent change in policy. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/23/TELEHEALTH-LAW-30-10-24-EFFECTIVE-JUNE-8-2022#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=23 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/23/TELEHEALTH-LAW-30-10-24-EFFECTIVE-JUNE-8-2022 Effective June 8, 2022, WV licensed or registered veterinarians will be allowed to offer telehealth.  The complete law can be found on the Board’s website on this link.  Please contact the Board office at patricia.a.holstein@wv.gov or 304-776-8032 should you have any questions.   Below are important facts to consider when practicing telehealth: Personal examination is a face to face, in person, examination of the patient. The practice of veterinary medicine occurs where the patient is located at the time telehealth services are provided. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship is required for providing veterinary care via telehealth services. The veterinarian shall perform an in-person exam within the 12 months prior, and at least every 12 months thereafter or the telehealth service shall no  longer be available to the patient. In the event of an imminent, life-threatening emergency veterinary care may be provided via telehealth services without an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship or without an in-person visit within 12 months. The standard of care for providing veterinary care in the State of West Virginia via telehealth services by a registered or licensed veterinarian shall be the same as for in-person care. A provider of telehealth services must ensure that the client is aware of the veterinarian’s identity, location, and license number and licensure status and should provide to the client a clear mechanism to: Access, supplement, and amend client-provided contact information and health information about the patient; Register complaints with the Board; Provide consent for the use of telemedicine and, Patient medical records must meet the requirements as specified in the Standard of Practice Rules. Shall not prescribe any controlled substance listed in Schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act via interstate telehealth services Below is information regarding Veterinary Telehealth Registration: A veterinarian not licensed by the Board must apply for and obtain registration with the Board using the application materials provided by the Board and paying a fee of $300. A veterinarian that currently holds a WV veterinary license is not subject to registration but shall practice telehealth in accordance with the Board’s laws and the rules. A registrant is subject to the laws, rules, and regulations regarding the practice of veterinary medicine in this state, including the state judicial system and all rules and standards of professional conduct contained within §30-10-1 et seq. of this code and the rules promulgated thereunder. A registrant shall notify the Board within 30 days of any restrictions placed upon, or actions taken against, his or her license to practice in any other state or jurisdiction. A registration with the Board does not authorize a veterinary care professional to practice from a physical location within the State of West Virginia without first obtaining appropriate facility registration. Tue, 17 May 2022 19:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/25/Surgery-Room-Requirements#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=25 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/25/Surgery-Room-Requirements During facility inspections, the Inspector has findings where surgery rooms are not used solely for surgery. Prepping cannot be done in the surgery room and must be done in a separate room. Pursuant to §26-4.6.1.i.1. A surgery room must be designated solely for surgery, separated by doors and distinct from all other rooms. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/26/Prescription-Request#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=26 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=26&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/26/Prescription-Request Pursuant to §26-4.5.3.i. "Veterinarians shall honor a client's request for a prescription in lieu of dispensing. A veterinarian must provide a client’s request for a prescription using the method requested by the client. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:26 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/27/Mandatory-Use-of-Single-Sheet-DEA-222-Order-Form#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=27 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=27&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/27/Mandatory-Use-of-Single-Sheet-DEA-222-Order-Form As of October 30, 2021, The Drug Enforcement Administration is implementing the mandatory use of a single sheet DEA 222 Order Form and the triplicate DEA Order Forms will no longer be available or utilized as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations 1305.20(a). If you are needing to place an order for the newly implemented DEA Order Forms, please use the following link to complete your request http://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms2/spring/orderFormsLogin.  If you are needing to relinquish unused triplicate DEA OrderForms, please send them to DEA Registration Section, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Spring Field, Virginia, 22152. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:27 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/28/ASK-Suicide-Prevention-Training#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=28 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=28&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/28/ASK-Suicide-Prevention-Training Banfield Pet Hospital is offering a free suicide prevention training designed specifally to help veterinary professionals recogize and address emotional distress and suicidal thoughts in others.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six veterinarians considers suicide, and male veterinarians are 2.1 times more likely to die as a result of suicide than the general population, while female veterinarians are 3.5 times more likely.  Here is the link for the free training:  https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/ask-suicide-prevention-training Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:28 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/30/Veterinary-Facility-Inspection-Frequent-Deficiencies#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=30 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=30&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/30/Veterinary-Facility-Inspection-Frequent-Deficiencies So that you can be prepared for your next facility inspection, below is a list of  items that are common facility deficiencies:  · License and facility permits not posted in a conspicuous to the public · Abandoned Animal Notice not posted · No isolation room · Controlled substance register missing required fields (template can be found on our website) · Label missing required fields (template can be found on our website) · Surgery room not solely used for surgery · Peeling paint in kennels · DEA Biennial inventory not completed (template can be found on our website) · Radiology health certificate expired · Not using a reverse distributor for expired controlled substances The veterinary facility inspection form can be found on our website, wvbvm.org under “Forms and Links/Facility” Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:30 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/31/DEA-Requirements#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=31 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=31&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/31/DEA-Requirements Controlled Substances Inventory It is recommended that a witness also sign the inventory forms.  There are fields on the inventory that are required; such as, close of business day or beginning of business day.  If audited by the DEA, 1 missing field could cost over $15,000. Templates are located on the Boards website.  DEA Regulations can be found at www.ecfr.gov.  Schedule I-II controlled substances and Schedule III-V documents must  be separated from each other but can be in the same binder.  All documents must be readily accessible; so they must be printed and accessible.  · Initial and Biennial Inventory · Form 222 · Invoices · Receipts An initial inventory must be completed on the initial day of receiving a DEA permit or when a veterinarian in charge has changed.  If you do not have any inventory, then list “0” as your inventory total. A form template is located on the Boards website.  A biennial inventory must be completed by every DEA registrant every 2 years from the date of the last annual or biennial inventory.  Of course, inventories can be done more than every 2 years.   A form template is located on the Boards website.  Ordering Controlled Substances For Schedule I—II complete DEA Form 222 to order controlled substances .  Keep form for 2 years.  Must write on form the date and quantity received.  For Schedule III-V are invoiced by the vendor.  Loss of Controlled Substances Notify DEA within 24 hours to report loss of controlled substances and then complete DEA Form 106.  Loss of drugs in transit should be done by the vendor.  There must be a police report for theft of a controlled substance.  Disposing of Controlled Substances  Options · An approved DEA Reverse Distributor or · Incinerator  · DEA Form 41 must be completed and a witness’ signature is required.  · If you do not have an incinerator, you can transfer your controlled substances to another willing facility that has an incinerator by using the DEA Form 222.  WV Pharmacy Permit · Is NOT required if a veterinarian has the DEA permit. · Is required if a facility has a DEA permit and the veterinarians are using the facility DEA permit instead of their own DEA permit.  Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:31 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/32/Heart-Stick-Euthanization#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=32 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=32&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/32/Heart-Stick-Euthanization The WV Board of Veterinary Medicine has been informed that there are a number of CAET's using cardiac puncture (a.k.a. heart stick) when euthanizing cats.  The Board’s stance is that cardiac puncture is only allowed if it is used as a “last resort” method on animals that are non-responsive.  A responsive animal must be sedated prior to the use of cardiac puncture. If the CAET is unable to access a peripheral vein, an alternative technique is intraperitoneal injection that is described in the CAET Training Manual.  The Board will continue teaching this method in the annual CAET initial training program. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:32 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/33/Veterinarians-Exempt-from-Controlled-Substance-Monitoring-Program#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=33 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=33&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/33/Veterinarians-Exempt-from-Controlled-Substance-Monitoring-Program Pursuant to HB2028, veterinarians will be exempt from the requirements of the WV Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance Monitoring Program effective July 4, 2021. Please contact the Board office should you have any questions.  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:33 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/34/Continuing-Education-Hours-Online#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=34 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=34&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/34/Continuing-Education-Hours-Online There is no limit of how many Continuing Education hours that can be done online as long as you follow the below guidelines: Veterinarian 18 (50 minute) WV Board approved CE hours in the field of veterinary medicine. A minimum of 14 hours shall be in classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs related to the practice of veterinary medicine to include scientific, laboratory, regulatory, and medical record keeping. No more than 4 hours shall be related to practice management. No hours shall be accumulated, carried forward, or held over past the calendar year in which the hours were completed.   Registered Veterinary Technician 8 WV Board approved CE hours in the field of veterinary technology. A minimum of 4 hours shall be in classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs with a scientific curriculum relative to the practice of veterinary medicine. No more than 4 hours shall be non-scientific. No hours shall be claimed for listening to audio or reading journals. No hours shall be accumulated, carried forward, or held over past the calendar year in which the hours were completed. Wed, 20 May 2020 12:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:34 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/35/Student-Allowable-Duties#Comments 0 https://www.wvbvm.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=592&ModuleID=1459&ArticleID=35 https://www.wvbvm.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=35&PortalID=8&TabID=592 https://www.wvbvm.org/news/ctl/ArticleView/mid/1459/articleId/35/Student-Allowable-Duties Approved by the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine Effective January 9, 2020 A person who is a regular student in an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine is not prohibited from performing duties or actions assigned by instructors or preceptors or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. It has been interpreted that a licensed veterinarian or clinical faculty at such a veterinary college must directly supervise the student during any procedure, which does include surgery. The supervising veterinarian retains the responsibility for any adverse outcomes. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:35