Nev. Admin. Code § 638.045 - Malpractice, negligence and incompetence

1. Malpractice in the practice of veterinary medicine will be interpreted by the Board to include, without limitation, conduct which falls below the standard of care required of a licensed veterinarian under the circumstances which causes injury to an animal.
2. Negligence will be interpreted by the Board to mean a departure from the standard of practice of veterinary medicine.
3. Incompetence will be interpreted by the Board to mean a lack of knowledge, skill or ability in discharging a professional obligation.

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Nev. Admin. Code § 638.045
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs, eff. 3-19-86; A 7-7-94; R115-99, 12-7-99

NRS 638.070, 638.140

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