Nevada Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 6, 2015)

NAC638.045. Malpractice, negligence and incompetence.

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     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.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs, eff. 3-19-86; A 7-7-94; R115-99, 12-7-99)

                    
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