AB 1999: Veterinary medicine.

The bill aims to amend the veterinary medicine practice act to expand its scope and improve the regulation of veterinary professionals. It would exclude certain exceptions, such as surgical or dental operations, from exemptions, and create a new license category for shelter veterinarians. This license would allow holders to practice veterinary medicine solely for animal shelters or under emergency circumstances. The bill would also revise provisions regulating the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, removing the requirement for communication with clients about medical plans and instead requiring it for each medical condition. Time limitations for prescriptions would also be revised. Additionally, the bill would create two new status categories for retired veterinarians and veterinary technicians, allowing them to practice veterinary medicine under specific circumstances. The bill…