Under A.R.S. §
32-2232(12),
a veterinarian practicing under a license or permit shall practice according to
the following standards of professional ethics, which are based on the
Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the American Veterinary Medical
Association.. The breach of any of the following standards constitutes grounds
for disciplinary action against a veterinary license or permit under A.R.S.
§§
32-2233
and
32-2234.
1. A veterinarian shall show respect for the
veterinarian's colleagues, the owner of an animal to whom veterinary medical
services are being provided, and the public through courteous verbal or written
interchange, considerate treatment, professional appearance, professionally
acceptable procedures, and use of current professional and scientific
knowledge.
2. A veterinarian shall
not slander or injure the professional standing or reputation of another member
of the profession or condemn the character of that individual's professional
acts in a false or misleading manner.
3. A veterinarian shall offer or seek a
consultation or a referral whenever it appears that the quality of veterinary
medical service provided by the veterinarian will be enhanced.
4. When a veterinarian agrees to provide
veterinary medical services to an animal, the veterinarian shall comply with
the standards of practice in
R3-11-502 regardless of the fees charged.
5.
A Responsible Veterinarian employed by a partnership, corporation, or
individual that is not licensed by the Board shall ensure that the veterinary
judgment and responsibility of each veterinarian employed by the partnership,
corporation, or individual is neither influenced nor controlled by the
partnership, corporation, or individual to the detriment of an
animal.
6. A veterinarian shall
ensure that emergency services are consistent with A.R.S. §
32-2201
through §
32-2296,
this Chapter, and the needs and standards of the locality where the emergency
medical services are provided.
7. A
veterinarian is free to choose whom the veterinarian will serve within the
limits of the law. A veterinarian who agrees to provide veterinary medical
services to an animal is responsible for the welfare of the animal until the
animal is released, referred, or discharged by the veterinarian or the
veterinarian is dismissed by the animal owner.
8. A veterinarian shall provide records or
copies of records of veterinary medical services, including copies of
radiographs, to an animal owner or another licensed veterinarian currently
providing veterinary medical services within 10 days from the date of the
animal owner's or other licensed veterinarian's request, or in less than 10
days if the animal's medical condition requires.
9. A veterinarian shall not make a false
statement on or alter any document, record, or report concerning treatment of
an animal.
Notes
Ariz. Admin. Code §
R3-11-501
Adopted effective March
23, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Amended effective November 18, 1982 (Supp. 82-6). Former
Section R3-11-50 renumbered without change as Section
R3-11-501 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Section repealed; new Section adopted
by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp.
00-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 5455, effective February 4,
2005 (Supp. 05-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 3596, effective
November 8, 2008 (Supp. 08-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 1886,
effective September 7, 2013.
