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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 775. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners |
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Chapter 10. Licensure of Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Animal Euthanasia Technicians |
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Subchapter 5. Rules of Professional Conduct |
SECTION 775:10-5-26. Disciplinary action
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- (a) The Board may revoke, suspend, probate or otherwise modify a license or certificate in accordance with the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. Any veterinarian impaired by abuse of alcohol or other drugs, or found unable to practice veterinary medicine with reasonable skill and safety or to deliver competent professional care may be the subject of disciplinary action. The Board may use its own discretion, or the advice of competent authorities, in approving a treatment modality for each individual case. The Board may also monitor the veterinarian to ensure compliance with the terms of treatment.(b) In accordance with the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board, a program of therapy for the veterinarian, against whom allegations of impairment have been made and properly filed with the Board, may be determined by mutual consent and voluntary submittal to Board jurisdiction before a license suspension or revocation hearing is held. In this case the hearing may be deferred pending the termination of treatment, at which time the hearing may be convened or canceled.