The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) has authority under California Business and Professions Code section 4809.5 to inspect registered veterinary premises at any time.
Common VMB Inspection Issues and Tips for Avoiding Them

The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) has authority under California Business and Professions Code section 4809.5 to inspect registered veterinary premises at any time.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enforces regulations that require anesthetic gas monitoring programs for practices.
On February 28, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation officially ceasing the three-year statewide emergency response to COVID-19 that began on March 4, 2020.
Many veterinary practices find regulated waste statutes and regulations to be confusing, with misconceptions resulting in risk to sanitation workers, stress on the environment, and unnecessary costs to the veterinary practice when items not classified as medical waste are treated as such.
Veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) are mandated to complete specified continuing education (CE) as a condition of licensure renewal in California.
All California businesses with employees are subject to Cal/OSHA regulation and oversight.
California veterinarians and practice managers frequently inquire about controlled substance (scheduled drug) rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laws.
As you navigate the hustle and bustle of your veterinary practice, it’s crucial to address a sometimes silent but significant threat to your daily operations: slips, trips, and falls.
California Business and Professions Code section 4829.5 requires that each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a prescription medication in an outpatient setting, they must offer to provide a drug consultation to the client or the client’s agent.
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