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Five Common Controlled Substance Questions

California veterinarians and practice managers frequently inquire about controlled substance (scheduled drug) rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laws.

Preventing Employee Slips, Trips, and Falls in Your Veterinary Practice

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.

Client Drug Consultation Requirement for Veterinarians

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.

Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required in California

← Back to all posts Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required in California This article was originally printed in the May/June 2024 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine. The passage of SB 553 (Cortese) in 2023 requires nearly all California employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) either as part of their Cal/OSHA Injury… Continue reading Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required in California

California Canine Rabies Vaccination Exemption Law 

← Back to all posts This article was originally printed in the January/February 2024 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine. Existing law requires that a dog three months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies (California Health and Safety Code section 121690(b)). The rabies vaccination is a prerequisite to licensing, which is required under… Continue reading California Canine Rabies Vaccination Exemption Law 

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