Section 4741-1-08 - Mobile veterinary practices and mobile veterinary practice facilities(A) A mobile veterinary practice is a form of clinical veterinary practice for companion animals other than a stationary practice, whether veterinarian or non-veterinarian owned, that may be transported or moved from one location to another for delivery of veterinary services.(B) A mobile veterinary practice facility provides medical and/or surgical services out of a vehicle modified to function as a veterinary facility.(C) A mobile veterinary practice and mobile veterinary practice facility shall be subject to board inspection and shall comply with the following standards: (1) The practice shall have a permanent base of operations with a published address and telephone number for making appointments or responding to emergency situations;(2) All equipment shall be clean, neat, and in good repair;(3) Equipment appropriate for the procedures performed must be available as required by paragraph (A) of rule 4741-1-03 of the Administrative Code;(4) If surgical procedures are performed, the requirements of paragraph (G) of rule 4741-1-03 of the Administrative Code must be met;(5) Drugs and biologics must be maintained as required in paragraph (E) of rule 4741-1-03 of the Administrative Code; (6) All mobile practices that are not extensions of a stationary veterinary facility shall provide arrangements with a stationary veterinary facility in the general vicinity for follow-up treatment if needed; and(7) Records must comply with rule 4741-1-21 of the Administrative Code.Ohio Admin. Code 4741-1-08
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/3/2023 and 10/03/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4741.03(C)(9)
Rule Amplifies: 4741.03(C)(9)
Prior Effective Dates: 11/15/2007, 07/15/2014, 05/14/2018Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/4/2019 and 03/04/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4741.03(C)(9)
Rule Amplifies: 4741.03(C)(9)
Prior Effective Dates: 11/15/2007, 07/15/2014, 05/14/2018