Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit Program (VACSP)

Effective October 1, 2016, all veterinary assistants who obtain or administer controlled substances must have a permit. The CVMA is here to help. Use the following resources to learn more about the VACSP Program:

• VMB to Launch the Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit Program
• FAQs about the VACSP Program
• Livescan Fingerprint locations in California

Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) Forms:

• VACSP Fingerprinting – Request for Live Scan Service
• VACSP Fingerprinting Requirements
• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit Initial Permit Application
• Address Change Application
• Name Change Application
• Duplicate/Replacement License Application

VACSP (Managing Licensee) Supervisor Forms:

• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit Holder/Licensee Manager Agreement
• Sample Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit Holder/Licensee Manager Agreement
• Licensee Manager Acknowledgement
• VACSP (Managing Licensee) Supervisor Association/Disassociation Request

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