Veterinary Facility Self-Inspection Procedures

PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedures for self-inspection of veterinary facilities. (1) The veterinarian in charge of each veterinary facility in the state is responsible for completing the self-inspection form and returning it to the board office. (2) The self-inspection form (see 20 CSR 2270-5.011) is available from the executive director, Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, PO Box 633, Jefferson City, MO 65102. (3) The purpose of the self-inspection is to verify that all veterinary facilities comply with the minimum standards which are found in Chapter 4 of these rules. (4) Pursuant to 340.210, RSMo the board may inspect a veterinary facility about which the board has received a complaint. Authority: sections 340.210 and 340.264, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-5.021. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. Moved to 20 CSR 2270-5.021, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed June 27, 2008, effective Dec. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 340.210, RSMo 1992, amended 1993, 1995, 1999 and 340.264, RSMo 1992, amended 1999.