§ 43-29-01.1 — Definitions

North Dakota § 43-29-01.1

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 43: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 43-29: Veterinarians

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Accepted livestock management practice" means a procedure that is commonly
performed as part of the routine management of livestock which includes vaccination,
implantation of growth hormones, branding, castration, dehorning, docking,
earmarking, semen collection, nonsurgical artificial insemination, and assisting in a
nonsurgical birthing process.
2. "Animal" means a member of the animal kingdom other than a human being whether
living or dead.
3. "Approved college of veterinary medicine" means a veterinary college or division of a
university or college which offers the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or its
equivalent and which conforms to the standards required for accreditation by an
accrediting entity approved by the board, if the entity is nationally recognized and
develops and maintains accreditation standards for veterinary education.
4. "Approved program in veterinary technology" means any postsecondary educational
program that offers a degree in veterinary technology or its equivalent and has been
approved by the board by rule.
5. "Board" means the board of veterinary medical examiners.
6. "Client" means the patient's owner, owner's agent, or other individual presenting the
patient for care.
7. "Complementary, integrative, and alternative therapies" means a heterogeneous group
of preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic philosophies and practices not considered
part of conventional veterinary medicine practiced by most veterinarians.
8. "Consent" means the veterinarian has informed the client of the diagnostic and
treatment options, risk assessment, and prognosis, and the client has authorized the
recommended services.
9. "Consultation" means advice or assistance received by a veterinarian in person, or by
any method of communication, from a veterinarian or other individual whose expertise,
in the opinion of the veterinarian, would benefit a patient.
10. "Direct supervision" means supervision by a veterinarian who is readily available on
the premises where the patient is being treated and has assumed responsibility for the
veterinary care given to the patient by an individual working under the direction of the
veterinarian.
11. "Foreign practitioner" has the same meaning as defined under section 43-51-01.
12. "Immediate supervision" means supervision by a veterinarian who is in the immediate
area and within audible and visual range of the patient and the individual treating the
patient and has assumed responsibility for the veterinary care given to the patient by
an individual working under the direction of the veterinarian.
13. "Impaired veterinarian" means a veterinarian who is unable to practice veterinary
medicine with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical or mental disability or
the use of alcohol, drugs, or other habit-forming chemicals.
14. "Impaired veterinary technician" means a veterinary technician who is unable to
practice veterinary technology with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical
or mental disability or the use of alcohol, drugs, or other habit-forming chemicals.
15. "Indirect supervision" means the supervision by a veterinarian who is not on the
premises where the patient is being treated but has given written or oral instructions
for the treatment of the patient, is readily available for communication, and has
assumed responsibility for the veterinary care given to the patient by an individual
working under the direction of the veterinarian.

16. "Jurisdiction" means any commonwealth, state, or territory of the United States of
America, including the District of Columbia, or any province of Canada.
17. "Patient" means an animal or group of animals examined or treated by a veterinarian.
18. "Practice of veterinary medicine" means the:
a. Diagnosis, prognosis, correction, supervision, recommendation, or performance
of any medical or surgical treatment, including complementary, integrative or
alternative therapies, for the diagnosis, prevention, cure, or relief of a wound,
disease, deformity, defect, fracture, bodily injury, dental, physical, behavioral, or
mental condition of an animal;
b. Prescription, distribution, or administration of a drug, medicine, anesthetic,
biologic, appliance, apparatus, application, or treatment to an animal;
c. Provision of any manual or mechanical procedure for the diagnosis or treatment
of pregnancy, sterility, or infertility of an animal;
d. Determination of the health, fitness, or soundness of an animal;
e. Representation of oneself, directly or indirectly, as engaging in the practice of
veterinary medicine; or
f. Use of any title, word, abbreviation, or letter in a manner or under circumstances
that induce the belief that the individual using such title is authorized to practice
veterinary medicine under this chapter.
19. a. "Practice of veterinary technology" means the:
(1) Provision of professional medical care, monitoring, or treatment on the basis
of written or oral instructions from a veterinarian;
(2) Representation of oneself, directly or indirectly, as engaging in the practice
of veterinary technology; or
(3) Use of any title, word, abbreviation, or letter in a manner or under
circumstances inducing the belief the individual using such title is authorized
to practice veterinary technology under this chapter.
b. This section may not be construed to permit a veterinary technician to do the
following:
(1) Surgery, except when acting as a surgical assistant to a veterinarian;
(2) Diagnose;
(3) Prognose; or
(4) Prescribe.
20. "State board examination" means the jurisprudence examination administered by the
board.
21. "Supervising veterinarian" means a veterinarian who has a valid veterinarian-client-
patient relationship and assumes responsibility for the veterinary care provided to the
patient by an individual working under the direction of the veterinarian.
22. "Teleadvice" means the provision of any health information, opinion, or guidance that
is not specific to a particular animal's health, illness, or injury and is not intended to
diagnose, prognose, or treat an animal.
23. "Telehealth" means the use of technology to gather and deliver health information,
advice, education, or patient care remotely.
24. "Teletriage" means electronic communication with the client to determine urgency and
need for immediate referral to a veterinarian.
25. "Veterinarian" means an individual who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine
under this chapter.
26. "Veterinarian-client-patient relationship" means a relationship in which the veterinarian
has assumed responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of a
patient and the client has agreed to follow the instructions of the veterinarian.
27. "Veterinary medicine" includes all branches or specialties of veterinary medicine.
28. "Veterinary premises" means any premises or facility where the practice of veterinary
medicine is performed but may not include the premises of a client, research facility,
military base, or an approved college of veterinary medicine.
29. "Veterinary technician" means an individual who is licensed to practice veterinary
technology under this chapter.

30. "Veterinary technology" includes all branches or specialties of veterinary technology.
31. "Veterinary telemedicine" means the virtual practice of veterinary medicine over the
telecommunications infrastructure.