N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.8 - GENERAL STANDARDS
A. The
delivery of veterinary care shall be provided in a competent and humane
manner
B. Veterinary medicine shall
be performed in a manner compatible with current veterinary medical
practice.
C. A valid
veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) must be established when
delivering veterinary care. See VCPR as defined by the New Mexico Veterinary
Practice Act 61-14-2 -J (1), (2), (3), and (4).
(1) A VCPR cannot be established by
telephonic, computer, internet or other electronic communications; however, a
New Mexico-licensed veterinarian may provide or arrange for consulting services
for their clients using the described electronic communication
methods.
(2) The veterinarian
writing a veterinary food directive (VFD) order for premises in New Mexico must
be a New Mexico-licensed veterinarian and present on the premises within the
six (6) months preceding the issuance of the order All elements of the federal
rules to issue a VFD order must be met and the issuing veterinarian must
provide supporting documentation of the visit to the premises including medical
records within fourteen (14) days of a request from the board to provide such
documentation.
D. The
board of veterinary medicine shall require periodic inspections of all
veterinary facilities to monitor compliance with these standards.
(1) Standards depend upon the nature, scope,
and limitations of the practice as defined by the practice manager and approved
by the board. However, in no case shall standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and
sanitation be violated.
(2)
Inspections shall be conducted by the facility inspector designated by the
board.
(3) Facilities are subject
to inspection at any time during the facility's normal hours of
business.
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