Section 638.046 - Adoption by reference of "Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics"; effect of violation1. The Board adopts by reference the November 2003 revision of the "Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics" of the American Veterinary Medical Association as a standard for professional conduct. A violation of the provisions of the principles constitutes cause for disciplinary action.2. The November 2003 revision of the "Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics" of the American Veterinary Medical Association is available from the Board at its office, or at the Internet address https://nvvetboard.nv.gov, free of charge.3. A veterinarian may decline to treat an animal and does not violate the provisions of the principles adopted by reference pursuant to subsection 1 if the veterinarian: (a) Notifies the owner of an animal or the person delivering the animal for treatment that the veterinarian may deny to treat the animal if the owner or person exhibits conduct that is threatening, harmful, dangerous or abusive towards the veterinarian or any member of the staff at a veterinary facility; and(b) Believes that the behavior of the owner of the animal or person delivering the animal for treatment is threatening, harmful, dangerous or abusive. The belief of a veterinarian may be based on one or more incidents.Nev. Admin. Code § 638.046
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs, eff. 3-19-86; A 11-26-96; R115-99, 12-7-99; A by R117-23A, eff. 2/16/2024